Nurse – LPN – Internal Medicine – Forsyth
Nurse - LPN - Internal Medicine - Forsyth - FT(40)
An LPN provides support for team and provider(s) during facility encounters.They manage patient traffic flow and perform follow-up care following provider instructions. An LPN also assists with patient education and documents clinical information into the medical record. Essential Functions: - Prepares patient for exams by reviewing history, collecting current information and appropriate vital signs, documenting in the medical record according to guidelines (e.g., hearing, vision, blood pressure). - Provides intervention ordered by practitioner (e.g., medication, dressings, specimen collections, irrigations, suture removals, and IVs) and documents patient response. - Prepares room and equipment for procedures and assist physician as needed. - Initiates interventions and health education according to prevention guidelines. - Assist with monitoring and management of patient and physician electronic messages as delegated by the RN and within scope of practice. - Educates patient and provides preparation materials for diagnostic studies according to guidelines. - Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, consultants and follow-up appointments as ordered by practitioner. - Effectively provides prevention, early intervention and ongoing health education for panel, patient and family. - Resolves patient concerns promptly. - Participates in process of interviewing, selection, orientation and training of new team members. - Participates emergency care as necessary and as directed by physician and registered nurse. - Maintains department Quality Improvement standards. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED - Current Georgia LPN License - CPR-BLS certified or certified within 30 days of hire Preferred Qualifications: - Health care experience preferred Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: - Health care experience preferred