Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Works under the direct supervision and responsibility when working in an TGHN clinic, a clinic provider, in a home health care setting, or when working on a nursing unit the hospital nursing leader. Assists staff, and providers with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks using a team-based approach in providing patient care. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the care services. May be assigned to specific medical specialty (e.g. medical/surgical, orthopedics, telemetry, and other units) to help with patient care related to that specialty or may be expected to cross-cover multiple specialties based on competency. Works closely with supervisor to assure responsibilities defined below are fulfilled in a timely manner

Essential Functions

• Interview patients, measure vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature), and record subjective and objective information.
• Update family, surgical, social, and past medical history in the patient's chart.
• Prepare and administer injections and immunizations as prescribed by the provider.
• Set up exam rooms for procedures and assist the provider as needed.
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information are available in patients' medical records prior to their appointments.
• Process telephone and patient portal messages, providing feedback and answers to patients, physicians, and pharmacies.
• Maintain logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, immunizations, expired medications, oxygen).
• Keep exam rooms stocked with medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Perform venipuncture for laboratory tests ordered by the provider and ensure they are processed correctly.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately and on time, maintain compliance with annual courses and CEUs, and follow up on test results promptly.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.