Job Description
Job Description
Hiring for a clinic LPN in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm OR 7:30am-4:00pm
Pay: $47/hr
Ideal Candidate:
- Dermatology experience a plus
- Experience with in office procedures required
- Outpatient experience a must
- Urgent Care profiles would be considered
- Wound care experience a strong plus
Job Duties:
- Rooming patient, obtaining vitals, collecting photos, patient history forms
- Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.
- Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of nursing practice. In conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) or RN, participates in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care delivered.
- Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient's basic health status, administers relevant nursing care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
- Administers medication as ordered by the LIP and according to established policies and procedures. Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to: electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
- Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/RN.
- Offers basic instruction per protocol or as directed. Reinforces patient instruction as provided by LIP/RN. Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
- Participates in telephone screening of patient calls; may provide instruction to patient when following approved protocol or as directed by the LIP/RN.
- Participates in prescription management tasks including preparation of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
- Appropriately assigns patient care to others within the scope of his/her practice and maintains responsibility for the optimal outcomes of such care.
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