CLINIC LPN at MCJR

Job Description

The Clinic LPN is responsible for general functions such as H&P, communication with physicians and staff, as well as general housekeeping of exam rooms. Handles physician messages.

Type: Full Time

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Travel Required: Regular travel to Bloomington required (once a week)

Responsibilities:

Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required

Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.

Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.

Attend required annual in-service programs.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.

Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.

EMR intake completed at time of service

Escort patients to room

Review H&P for new patients and/or new problems. Requires completion prior to physician seeing the patient

Medical assistance as needed (casting, suture removal, draw injections, record prescriptions)

Give instructions to patient with regard to issues with casts

Assist with physical therapy requests, off work requests, school notes

Assigning coding procedures performed and diagnosis determined by physician. Document on encounter form

Reviews encounter form for completeness and accuracy of coding, assuring all procedures and supplies noted

Receive and reply to medical related messages and prescription requests from patients. Record in patent record

Communication with physicians and staff

Responsible for compliance of OSHA regulations - bio-hazardous disposal

Order medical supplies as needed

Assist with medical records filing when necessary

Disposal of expired medications

Facilitate scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certification for MRI, CT, Bonescan, Dexascan and other tests as necessary

Assures exam rooms and clinic work areas are clean and tidy at all times for the next scheduled clinic

Saturday on-call if necessary

Travel to other locations as needed

Assist with scheduling outpatient testing and pre-certifications

Obtain the readings for MRI and X-Rays for the physician to review and diagnose. May require travel and follow up with local radiologists

Contact the ancillary services to align follow up care and promote the communication between all parties

Develop a streamline process for the message, written or verbal, to patient after review with the physician

Any additional duties as assigned by the manager

Education, Experience, and Certification/License Requirements:

Completion of an accredited program in nursing (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree). One to two years’ professional experience in a clinical setting preferred. Must possess and maintain in good standing an Indiana state Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN). Must maintain current BLS certification.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Working environment is in a clinical environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Work requires standing for long periods of time and excessive walking. Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting/assisting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing must be in normal range for telephone contacts and to interact directly with patients. Regularly interacts with staff, physicians, and the public, which may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Work may be stressful at times.