LPN- New Augusta

Semrhi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Semrhi is seeking an LPN to assist the Provider in direct patient care and to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families across age groups. The role requires readiness to float to various clinic locations and to support efficient, quality patient care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, room turnover, timely patient preparation, and accurate documentation of vital signs and medical records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Mississippi Board of Nursing License.
• Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and prepare reports.
• Must be flexible and able to float to other clinic locations as needed.
• Must pass background check, drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of the provider.
• Return examination rooms to proper order after each patient.
• Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations.
• Keep exam rooms and lab neat, clean, stocked with supplies.
• Effectively teach and document patient education.
• Document complete and accurate vital signs.
• Document information in the medical record.
• Assess patients according to symptoms.
• Follow the Provider's orders promptly.
• Return patient calls in a timely manner.
• Understand and assist recall and follow-up procedures.
• Prepare reports and follow-up as necessary.
• Demonstrate flexibility in job duties.
• Document appropriate information in the EMR.
• Operate clinical equipment.
• Provide caring and compassionate patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the provider.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and PPE usage.
• Float to other clinic locations as needed to support operations.
• Anticipate and prepare supplies for procedures.
• Perform in-house testing proficiently.
• Assist with medical record scanning as needed.
• Complete required IT/Security trainings before deadline.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Phlebotomy

CPR BLS

Minimal supervision

Prioritization

Documentation

Patient assessment

Infection control

Dexterity

Team communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

The LPN is responsible for assisting the Provider in direct patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with staff, patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively deliver direct patient care under the supervision of the provider
• Return the examination rooms to proper order after each patient
• Prepare patients in a timely and appropriate manner
• Demonstrate the ability to access and assist patients in emergency situations
• Keep the exam rooms and lab neat, clean, organized and stocked with necessary supplies
• Effectively teaches and documents patient education
• Document complete and accurate vital signs
• Adequately documents information in the medical record
• Adequately assesses patients according to symptoms
• Prompt in following the Provider's orders
• Return patient phone calls in a timely manner
• Understand and assist with the recall and follow up procedures
• Prepare reports and follows up as necessary
• Demonstrate flexibility in job duties
• Demonstrate appropriate documentation in the EMR
• Possess the knowledge to operate clinical equipment
• Demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude toward patients and staff
• Effectively communicates with the provider
• Adheres to infection-control policies using universal precautions at all times and PPE as appropriate
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
• Anticipates and prepares supplies needed for procedures to expedite patient care
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing in-house testing
• Assist with medical record scanning as needed
• Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Mississippi Board of Nursing License
• Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the administration of their duties in addition to performing phlebotomy
• Basic knowledge of clinical operations
• Demonstrates skills in written and oral communication
• Ability to comprehend and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and accept constructive criticismAbility to prepare reports and follow-up as necessary
• Must continuously listen, visualize, and have dexterity and eye-hand coordination
• Must have full range of body motion
• Must frequently sit, reach, use both right and left forearm rotation, walk, stand, kneel and twist

Physical and Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass criminal background check, drug screen and physical assessment
• Must occasionally kneel, twist and have ability to grasp firmly
• Must lift and carry, push and pull in excess of 20lbs