Clinic LPN - Pediatric Adolescent Clinic

Assist in the delivery of primary health and patient care management.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes paitent vital signs.
• Administer and document medications.
• Responds to patient calls with clinical questions.
• Determines need/level of care for patients to be seen, i.e., office or hospital emergency department.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Assist physicians and/or nurse practitioners in preparing for minor procedures, physicals, and any examination.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Stocks and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
• Maintains patient records, and other information.
• Instructs patients regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.
• Work at other KDMC Clinics as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy, waived, and moderately complex lab testing.
  • Completes lab test orders.
  • Performs lab specimen collection, labeling and results reporting.
  • Appropriately address specimen rejections.
  • Process quality controls, proficiency samples and patient samples.
  • Follow procedure for panic values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience

• Two(2) years as an LPN in a clinic, physician office or ER preferred.

Certification

• Current MS LPN licensure required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current MS State Department of Health TB certification or must obtain within one year of employment.
• Current Limited X-Ray Machine Opertor Permit issued by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure preferred.

Special Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and proper channels of communication.
• Knowledge of clinic operations.
• Open mindedness regarding cross-training in other areas of clinic operations.

Physical Demands

• Maintain physical and emotional health.