LPN Ambulatory

General Description:

Under general supervision provides preventative and health care to an assigned group of patients or clients in an *** facility.



Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

-Administers medications safely under direction of physician or other medical personnel.

-Observes, records, and reports patient s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.

-Provide care according to an established nursing plan.

-Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.

-Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.

-Communicates systematic report to other care providers.

-Assisting in the coordination of care delivery; utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.

-Employs strategies to promote health in a safe environment.

-Documents progress toward the attainment of outcomes.

-Uses quality and evidence based practice to deliver and improve care.

-Works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.

-Triage telephone calls for referral to other clinical team members.



General Responsibilities:

-Performs other duties as assigned.



Required Skills & Experience:

-One year of experience.

-Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.

-Ability to organize, coordinate, plan and evaluate nursing needs of assigned patients.

-Must be knowledgeable about operating room techniques if applying for a surgery position.

-Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.



Preferred Skills & Experience:

-Two or more years of experience.