Under the direction of the Physician and Practice Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse is the first point of care in the Physician office.  This position assists the physician with patient procedures and may perform routine laboratory tests.  This individual works hand- in- hand with the Physician to achieve quality outcomes for the patient.

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• Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies.  Prepares procedure trays as necessary.
• Triages patient phone calls, reviews patient test results, pharmacy calls and reviews patient medications.  Provides patient education appropriate to patient diagnosis and quality standards established by Reid Health Physician Associates (RHPA).
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and check vital signs as needed.  Interviews patients to assess needs.  Records reason(s) for visit, current medications and take temperature if necessary.  Instructs patients on how to prepare for physician's examination.  Completes routine forms as appropriate (school physical, immunization records, etc.).  Ensures chart documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with practice policy and procedure.
• Assists provider(s) with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, pap smears, minor surgeries, etc.  Also administers EKGs, injections, immunizations, vision and hearing tests and venipuncture. 
• Performs lab tests in accordance with needs of patient and as directed by the Provider/Practice Manager and/or Laboratory Director.  Prepares specimens for in-house and reference labs as appropriate.  Operates and calibrates laboratory equipment.  Maintains laboratory documentation in accordance with CLIA standards and practice specific protocol. 
• Schedules offsite diagnostic tests and referrals to other providers.  Records procedures ordered and tracks results. 
• Performs front office duties and other duties as required.
• Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees and providers.
• Must be committed to Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety.
• Performs prior authorizations and pre-certifications when appropriate.  Monitors patient portal, In Basket tasks, and e-mails daily.
• Assures that day to day patient care proceeds in an efficient, safe manner.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff to the practice.
• Facilitates the development of critical thinking skills in the new staff.
• Uses open ended questions to facilitate critical thinking.
• Uses teach back to assess the preceptees understanding.
• Gradually increases the preceptees responsibilities, tailoring the learning experiences to meet the educational needs of the orient.
• Assess competency/skills utilizing competency assessment tools and clinical observation.
• Attends weekly meeting with preceptee, Practice Supervisor & Clinical Practice Lead or Clinical Supervisor.
• Serves as a role model, socializer, educator, mentor, & collaborator to the new staff.
• Collaborates with the CPL to develop and deliver inservices targeted to address learning needs of the clinical staff in the practice.
• Conducts random chart audits to assure that Quality, documentation, ACO, & Meaningful Use measures are being met. Shares results with Practice Supervisor & peers to facilitate improvement in documentation.
• Serves as the “go to” person for all clinical staff and providers when issues arise.\
• Able to step in and assist with patient care as needs arise.
• Monitors the activities of practice & recognizes situations that require additional assistance or intervention on the part of a seasoned staff member.
• Anticipates the needs of providers and clinical staff.
• Assures that the preceptee is meeting the culture of EVERY PATIENT EVERY TIME in regards to the patient experience by utilizing AIDET & CARE principles and making that connection with his/her patients.
• Assumes responsibility for the day to day clinical operations in the absence of the practice supervisor.
• Collaborates with the CPL to develop and deliver in services targeted to address learning needs of the clinical staff in the practice.

Education Required: Practical Nursing program or combination of certification and bachelor’s level education.

Experience Required: Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office as a LPN

Experience Preferred: Minimum one-year experience as a preceptor.

Licensure: LPN if applicable

Certifications: BLS,  LPN

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