The Office LPN provides comprehensive patient care and supportive services within a medical practice, ensuring high-quality nursing standards. Responsibilities include psychosocial and clinical care, patient and staff education, and adherence to regulatory requirements such as licensure and security clearances. The role requires practical nursing knowledge, pediatric experience preferred, CPR certification, and the ability to work in a clinical environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases.
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Office LPN performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services to support the medical practice. Reports to department leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.
Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current State license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Practical Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Pediatric experience preferred.
CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.
Increased Security Clearance Required for Job Roles in Medical Tower II: FBI fingerprinting, criminal background check, and Child Protective Services registry search.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Additional Information
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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