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Licensed Practical Nurse I
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Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse I
Location
Fairbanks, AK, US
Organization Name
Health Services
Job Summary
Job Summary: Incumbent provides administrative and clinical support to the medical staff of Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center throughout the clinic within multiple specialties to include but not limited to: Primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, OB/GYN, pediatrics, internal medicine.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Adhere to the TCC Ch’eghwtsen’ model of service and guiding principle which requires providing timely and effective service along with the ability to interact with others in a way that inspires trust and demonstrates respect, compassion and empathy.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Representative Duties: Under the direct supervision of the CMA/LPN and Clinical Support Manager, job incumbent:
1. Greets patients in waiting area, escorts them throughout their entire clinic experience.
2. Obtains brief history and performs screening questions in accordance to clinic policy and documents in the E.H.R.
3. Functions as a scribe during the clinician encounter and prepares notes for medical provider for review and signature.
4. Takes orders from clinician on obtaining diagnostic testing to include labs, imaging, and other necessary tests.
5. Carries out orders from licensed medical personnel.
6. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
7. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
8. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests such as urine dip stick, HGB, HCT, finger stick, glucose, hemoccult, HCG and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
9. Performs patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and clinician orders after specialized training.
10. Performs specialty skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal).
11. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, lab areas, procedure rooms and other unit areas and unit equipment to include reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
12. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.
13. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
14. Attends and completes mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
15. Applies leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the supervision of licensed personnel.
16. Assists family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
17. Prints patient wellness handouts at the end of each patient experience.
18. Assists with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
19. Required: Employees are expected to accompany clinical providers on quarterly village trips to ensure adequate support and continuity of care.
20. Required: Employees must provide clinical support in other ancillary departments as needed, including but not limited to pediatrics, women’s health, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, etc.
21. Required: Employees are responsible for responding promptly to rapid responses and/or code blue alerts alongside the on-call provider when assigned, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other duties as assigned.
Representative Duties: Under the direct supervision of the CMA/LPN and Clinical Support Manager, job incumbent:
1. Greets patients in waiting area, escorts them throughout their entire clinic experience.
2. Obtains brief history and performs screening questions in accordance to clinic policy and documents in the E.H.R.
3. Functions as a scribe during the clinician encounter and prepares notes for medical provider for review and signature.
4. Takes orders from clinician on obtaining diagnostic testing to include labs, imaging, and other necessary tests.
5. Carries out orders from licensed medical personnel.
6. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure and responses to standardized medical history questions.
7. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
8. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests such as urine dip stick, HGB, HCT, finger stick, glucose, hemoccult, HCG and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
9. Performs patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic procedures and clinician orders after specialized training.
10. Performs specialty skills such as suture removal, straight catheterization and injections (IM, Subq and intra-dermal).
11. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, lab areas, procedure rooms and other unit areas and unit equipment to include reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
12. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.
13. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, obtaining medical records from other providers and entering charges for billing purposes.
14. Attends and completes mandatory in-services including infection control, safety, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
15. Applies leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and ultrasound scan under the supervision of licensed personnel.
16. Assists family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
17. Prints patient wellness handouts at the end of each patient experience.
18. Assists with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.
19. Required: Employees are expected to accompany clinical providers on quarterly village trips to ensure adequate support and continuity of care.
20. Required: Employees must provide clinical support in other ancillary departments as needed, including but not limited to pediatrics, women’s health, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, etc.
21. Required: Employees are responsible for responding promptly to rapid responses and/or code blue alerts alongside the on-call provider when assigned, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Current Alaska LPN license.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. Experience working as a LPN in direct patient care, may include practicum or clinical externships.
5. Previous experience working in Rural Alaska or providing medical care to Alaska Natives preferred.
6. Familiarity with medical terminology.
7. Must maintain strict confidentiality.
8. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Proficiency with typing, using Office computer (MS Office Suite) and clinical computer applications (Athena ).
2. Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Current Alaska LPN license.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. Experience working as a LPN in direct patient care, may include practicum or clinical externships.
5. Previous experience working in Rural Alaska or providing medical care to Alaska Natives preferred.
6. Familiarity with medical terminology.
7. Must maintain strict confidentiality.
8. Must pass background check pursuant to federal Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements and State of Alaska background check.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Proficiency with typing, using Office computer (MS Office Suite) and clinical computer applications (Athena ).
2. Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Supervision: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Supervision
Physical demands: Employee is able to lift, carry and handle equipment needed for medical procedures. Will spend most of time walking, sitting and standing to complete tasks. Will read medical providers instruction for clients
Summation
Summation: Position requires the ability to adapt and communicate standards of medical care and the knowledge of disease and treatment to individual patient’s situations. Position requires understanding of medical and social services and their limitations and planning for the optimal outcome under any given circumstance.
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