LPN/ LVN East Cooper Bariatric and General Surgery

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

General Summary: A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assisting medical providers, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice.
2. Adheres to the HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Direct patients to proper exam/treatment room; prepare patients for examinations and other procedures, complete H&Ps and take vitals.
5. Assist physician with procedures as directed, when necessary, remove sutures and apply steri-strips, collect, label, and document specimens and transport to laboratory for frozen sections, log all biopsy results; send copy to appropriate physician. Mix medications, give injections, and be competent with IVs.
6. Instruct patients in all appropriate procedures.
7. Maintain, clean, and/or sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
8. Utilize electronic health record for patient work-ups and tasks assigned.
9. Order and maintain inventories of supplies; set up stock areas for daily use; clean exam rooms between patient visits.
10. Evaluate daily schedules to accommodate patient flow; obtain necessary charts and charge tickets.
11. Post test results and physician dictation in patient charts; complete charge tickets, if necessary.
12. Receive chart requests and arrange transfer to other clinic departments.
13. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education: High school diploma/GED and completion of an accredited nursing program.

Certification: Current State LVN/LPN nursing license. Current CPR certification.

Experience: Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience working in a physician office.