LPN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Leonardtown
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: LPN assists Physicians with patient care and
follow-up providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical
setting. Duties to include, but not limited to, interviewing
patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients and assisting
physicians with patient exams and/or treatment. Continuing
responsibilities including charting and clerical work as necessary
to oversee phone prescriptions and refills to pharmacies. The
incumbent will perform triage with patient phone calls to identify
emergent and non-emergent situations. The LPN will have the
opportunity to perform injections and specific infusions under
supervision of Physician. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: +
Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in nursing
procedures for clinical areas worked including administration of
prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing
standards and clinic policy.+ Complete specific competency skills
checklist required for job roles+ Participates in preparing
patients for clinic appointments+ Administer direct hands-on
patient care under the supervision/direction of supervising
provider/registered nurse.+ Obtains a complete set of vital signs
including a pain score at each visit.+ Ensure patient flow is
timely and accurate throughout the clinic+ Reviews and documents
patient medications+ Checks equipment daily to ensure accurate
functioning.+ Obtain blood samples as ordered by physician+ Preps
charts in advance of patient office/nurse only visit. Ensures chart
is current on: All ordered scans, all lab work, any corresponding
physician notes, last provider note, recent hospital admit and
discharge summaries as indicated+ Monitor incoming phone calls: All
incoming calls as they arrive are to be answered and addressed. If
unable to receive call immediately due to direct patient care
requirements, voicemail messages will be returned within two hours
of call received to clinic. All voicemail calls are to be
addressed/resolved before leaving clinic at the end of each day.+
Ensure clinic area is professionally maintained. Stocking of all
clinic areas kept at acceptable levels.+ Assists with disinfecting
chairs/exam rooms between patients+ Assist clinic staff to ensure
that patient appointments are appropriately scheduled.+ Communicate
with authorization staff and appointment schedulers+ Provide
appointment sheets for patients to know when next appointments
are.+ Direct patients to reception staff to schedule office visits
with physicians.+ Administer injections within scope of LPN
license.+ Ensure next appointments are scheduled and patient is
aware+ Documentation of ALL activities completed will be charted
within the patients' medical record.+ Administer intravenous
medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse
practice laws.+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately
addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.+
Operate all emergency equipment effectively and efficiently in
accordance to the standard operation procedures.+ Participate in
staff meetings as scheduled.+ Participate in staff training and
orientation as assigned.+ Review and comply with the Code of
Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and
procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.+ Assist
with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.+ May
escalate issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.+
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all
applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and
federal laws and regulations.+ Assist with various projects as
assigned by direct supervisor.+ Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more
departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or
location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS : + The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.+
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility
with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be
exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.+ Day to
day work includes desk and computer work and interaction with
patients, facility staff, physicians, and the public.+ This
position requires frequent, prolonged periods of sitting, standing,
and walking. The employee must be able to bend, stoop, and stretch.
Ability to reach by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate object with fingers rather
than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example using a keyboard.
Vision and hearing within normal parameters to perform job
requirements.+ Occasional pressure due to multiple phone calls and
patient scheduling.+ The position requires travel between assigned
facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to
regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
EDUCATION : + Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited School
of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)+ Current state LPN License+ Current
BLS certification or recertification within 3 months of hire.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: + 2 - 4 years' related experience.+
1-3 years' experience in clinical setting preferred.+ Ability to
operate basic office equipment such as telephones, computers, fax
and copy machines.+ Ability to work effectively and harmoniously
with staff, physicians, visitors, vendors, patients and the general
public in a tactful, diplomatic and pleasant manner.+ Advanced
interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and
confidential situations and retain confidentiality.+ Must be
capable of clear and timely written/verbal communication with
peers, professional staff, physicians, and management.+ Must be
organized, a self-starter, and must have a strong attention to
detail and accuracy.+ Ability to complete assignments
individually.+ Must have good working knowledge of computer systems
with emphasis on Word, Excel, billing systems and other programs
related to the position. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Alexandria , LPN, Healthcare , Leonardtown, Virginia
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