LPN - Clinic

Winston Medical; Mississippi; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Medical in Louisville, MS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support providers in patient care, including recording vital signs and administering injections.

Under direct supervision, you will assist with examinations, prepare charts, manage referrals, and maintain a clean, organized work environment in a clinic setting in Louisville, MS 39339. LPN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one year of technical training, and one year of related work experience.
• LPN license required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and lift heavy items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and discuss chief health concerns.
• Perform tests and administer injections.
• Place calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; set up referrals.
• Prepare patient charts and answer phone.
• Keep work area tidy and stock patient rooms.
• Chaperone male clinicians during exams on female patients.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Confidentiality

Physical effort

File management

Professional communication

Adhere to standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

LPN license

1 year of related work experience

Job description

# LPN - ClinicLouisville, MS 39339; Louisville, MS 39339## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelLicensed Practical Nurse## Description**POSITION SUMMARY**Under direct supervision, supports providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Position may involve duties which are not listed.1. Assists with providing patient care: records vital signs; discusses and records chief health concerns; performs tests; administers injections.2. Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets-up referral contacts.3. Pulls and prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.4. Maintains neatness of work area; stocks patient rooms with supplies.5. Performs other duties as assigned.6. Chaperones male clinicians in the performance of exams on female patients.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES*** Knowledge of medical terminology* Interpersonal/human relations skills* Customer service skills* Ability to maintain schedules* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to exert physical effort, standing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment* Ability to file and retrieve information* Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner* Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standard## Qualifications**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience equivalent to:**High school diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year of technical training; supplemented with one (1) year of related work experience. LPN License is required.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting of supplies, equipment, or patients; pushing patients in wheelchairs; extensive bending, standing, walking or sitting may be required.Ability to deal effectively with stress.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.