Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Req 100979)

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to provide care to the age groups served (birth and above).
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development.
• Interpret age-specific responses to treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific safety precautions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific medication dosages and side effects.
• Communicate in an age-specific manner.
• Provide age-specific data to other caregivers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific anticipatory guidance.

• Views daily schedule in EMR, and promptly rooms patients.
• Consistently completes assignments in a timely manner with minimal assistance or overtime.
• Seeks and accepts additional assignments.
• Sets up exam rooms, office and stocks supplies daily and as needed
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Escorts and directs patients to exam rooms, and support services.
• Adequately prepares patients and exam rooms as appropriate for the type of medical visit.
• Cleans rooms and equipment used in between each patient with provided disinfectant wipes.
• Under the direct supervision of a medical provider or RN, assists with triage procedures.
• Recognizes and communicates changes in patient condition to providers in a timely manner.
• Plans for and demonstrates flexibility in personal work flow in response to changes in patient condition and unit workload.
• Assists patients with the process of eligibility and obtaining services through various patient assistance programs in collaboration with RN Care Coordinator and other team members.
• Ensures paperwork for patients under provider that is assigned is completed (i.e. prior authorizations, transportation services, prescription services, etc).
• Reviews EMR to determine if health screenings are current.
• Maintains license, registration and certifications as required.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as requested.
• Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains efficient, effective flow of patients by establishing work flow priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current immunization practices.

• Consistently takes and records accurate vital signs.
• Accurately collects and records patient data.
• Obtains computer patient data as necessary.
• Recognizes high risk situations and reports them immediately.
• Accurately collects CQI data and other data as required (i.e. clinical and referral logs, quality control documents).
• Maintains accurate patient telephone and written correspondence.
• Consistently maintains legible documentation.
• Accurately completes charting, referral, lab and other forms.

• Demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing patient care.
• Consistently follows established protocols or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
• Consistently follows infection control policies in administering patient care.
• Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age related requirements.
• Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
• Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant policies.
• Assists any provider as needed.
• Considers patient age and special needs in all care rendered.
• Keeps customers informed of delays.

• Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
• Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
• Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
• Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

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