LPN-Clinic

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse renders care within their scope of practice to patients in the clinic setting providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, documenting care, and communicating with patients and other healthcare professionals. Works under the supervision of a provider while contributing to a collaborative healthcare team ensuring patient comfort and well-being.

Essential Job Functions

Job functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Job functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

•Taking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) and observing overall patient condition. Assisting with examinations and minor procedures, collecting specimens for lab tests
•Assisting with wound care, changing bandages, and inserting catheters
•Administering certain medications, with the specific types (like IVs) dependent on state regulations and employer policies
•Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records and health charts. Managing phone calls, filing paperwork, and performing other clerical duties
•Preparing medical treatment rooms and equipment for examinations, tests, or treatments
•Maintaining an inventory of supplies and requisitioning new ones as needed
•Reporting patient status and concerns to registered nurses, doctors, and other members of the healthcare team
•Discussing care plans and medications with patients and their families advocates for patient as needed and communicates with appropriate care givers as needed.
•Maintains cleanliness of workstation
•Complies with OSHA standards for safety, infection control
•Monitors equipment, supplies, medications for proper storage and expiration dates
•Participates in governance, practice, and quality initiatives
•Communicates with management as needed to support highest level of patient care
•Maintains licensure and keeps skills current
•Manages patient schedule/flow
•Interfaces with other departments in an appropriate manner to facilitate patient care
•Returns patient calls in a timely manner
•Rooms patient per department standards
•Advocates for patient as needed
•Communicates with appropriate care givers as needed

Note: This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

•Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current MN license.
•CPR certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

•Medical Knowledge- Understanding of disease processes, human anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
•Knowledge of various medical treatments, procedures, and interventions
•Understanding of infection control protocols and safety procedures.
•Attention to detail- Being precise and meticulous in administering medications, documenting information, and performing procedures to ensure patient safety and prevent errors.
•Skilled at incorporating AIDET into professional practice.
•Knowledge of role in patient confidentiality and protecting patient information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure as defined by HIPAA.
•Ability to respond quickly and decisively to emergency situations and participate in shelter-in-place and disaster response protocols.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for providing care to specific patient populations.
• Ability to lift, move, and position patients and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience as an LPN in a hospital/clinic setting
•Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system

Licenses & Certifications

•Licensed LPN in the state of Minnesota
•CPR certification required.

Computer Skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), secure messaging applications, and collaborative tools (e.g.) Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace. Proficient with Paycom and other Information Systems applicable to position. Ability to thoroughly document clinical services, maintain accurate patient records, and effectively utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems i.e. EPIC.

Reasoning & Critical Thinking

Apply logical problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex situations. Make sound decisions in real time, often under pressure (early warning signs, inconsistencies, potential complications) using critical thinking. Analyze data and scenarios to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities. Evaluate multiple approaches and propose innovative solutions with sound judgement. Able to work independently with limited supervision.

Language & Communication Skills

Adapt tone, style, and messaging for diverse audiences and contexts. Ability to read, interpret, and act upon a variety of documents and information needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one meetings as well as small and larger groups. Collaborate across departments to relay messages and coordinate care smoothly.

Mathematics & Analytical Abilities

Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and in analysis of quality assurance data. Ability to understand bar graphs and other visual representations of data. Accurately record and interpret clinical measurements. Use EMR systems and care documentation tools to analyze data trends and support treatment.

Standards of Employment

•Understand and adhere to MMHC’s compliance standards as outlined in MMHC’s Compliance Program.
•Attend all mandatory education programs and demonstrate proficiency related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
•Attend all department-specific training, and demonstrate proficiency related to safety and job-related hazards.
•Understand and follow MMHC procedures for exposure control / blood borne and airborne pathogens.
•Comply with all relevant MMHC policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory standards and requirements.
•Attire is neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment and according to MMHC policy.
•Wear proper identification while on duty.
•Maintain confidentiality of all MMHC and patient information at all times.
•Report to work on time and maintain defined standards for attendance.
•Attend mandatory meetings.
•Able to perform essential job duties that meet job performance expectations and organizational standards while upholding MMHC mission and values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move (push/pull) up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Lifting/and or moving of more than 35 pounds shall require the use of an assistive device or team member assist. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to meet physical demands of rural hospital/clinic work, including during emergency situations and/or disaster protocols.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; needles or sharps; the challenges of variable hours, shifting resources, and work situations inherent in CAH/rural settings; Hazards and/or Biohazard Medications; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electric shock and radiation; bloodborne pathogens and exposed to latex. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.