What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Migraine Center position at NOMS Healthcare?
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Office Manager.
Essential Functions:
1. Complies with all HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
2. Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
3. Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
4. Provides basic patient care as ordered
5. Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
6. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
7. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
8. Sets up instruments/equipment according to department procedures; cleans instruments and equipment between patient visits; maintains equipment according to scheduled maintenance program and keeps appropriate records.
9. Maintains examination rooms including cleaning exam/procedure rooms between patient visits. Stocks necessary supplies (medical and radiologic) as required.
Competencies:
1. Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
2. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
3. Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
4. Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
5. Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
6. Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
7. Skill in identifying equipment problems and correcting or notifying supervisor.
8. Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
9. Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
10. Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
11. Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
12. Ability to communicate clearly.
Education and Work Experience:
1. High school graduation or GED.
2. Graduate of a two-year accredited nursing school.
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a medical office.
Certificates and Licenses Required:
1. Current State of Ohio Nursing License.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Combination of office and exam offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching. Occasional stress from workload. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, X-ray machine, eye washing equipment, blood pressure cuff.
OTHER DUTIES: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOMS is an equal opportunity employer committed to high standards of business conducted and civic responsibility. This includes our policy of offering fair and equal opportunities to every employee or applicant for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation) age, national origin, disability or genetic information, or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected classes, in accordance with applicable law.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Licensed Practical Nurse
