LPN Clinic Nurse 8 - 4:30 M - F Every Other Saturday

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Performs administrative and clinical duties for the Perry Clinic. We strongly encourage our nurses to develop a good rapport with the residents. Building excellent relationships is a standard at Arbor Acres.

Job Description

• Performs receptionist/secretarial duties for the clinic.
• Greets patients and visitors in a kind and courteous manner.
• Answers telephone in a kind and courteous manner.
• Schedules appointments for the clinic for IL residents and notifies them of appointment times.
• Schedules referral appointments for residents as assigned by physician and/or PA.
• Sends patient profile information to residents prior to CPE visits with physician.
• Assists patients with clinic and office paperwork, such as signing up for clinic physician and contracted pharmacy.
• Assembles charts, updates, and files medical records.
• Confirms all appointments with physicians' offices and clinics.
• Assists with arranging laboratory services.
• Handles correspondence.
• Organizes clinic work environment and supplies.
• Takes medical histories.
• Weighs residents and records in patient medical records.
• Telephones prescriptions to pharmacies as directed.
• Assists with other duties within the scope of knowledge and as assigned by Physician, Physician's Assistant, Clinic Nurse Manager, or Nursing Director.
• Assists with P.E.T. checks as assigned.
• Works in the clinic every other Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
• Provides clinical services as defined in the LPN job description.
• Serves as emergency nurse responder for IL residents Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; assesses and provides appropriate emergency care as needed.
• Provides basic first aid and assessments of work-related injuries and coordinates care to outside healthcare agencies.

Requirements

• Graduation from recognized Licensed Practical Nurse course of study approved by the NC Board of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

LPN Typical Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to turn, bend, stoop, and stretch in order to assist patients/residents.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to successfully complete the WorkSTEPS Functional Testing program.

LPN Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills. The ability to read, write, understand, and speak fluently and correctly in the English language.
• Ability to embody and uphold the corporate personality and culture of Arbor Acres with its emphasis on warmth, caring, generation of community, enthusiasm, achievement of excellence, and joy.
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

This job description is not intended as an all-inclusive list of essential functions which the individual holding this position may be required to perform. The individual may be required to perform additional tasks at the discretion of any authorized supervisor. Arbor Acres reserves the right to change or modify this job description at any time with or without notice.