Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Orthopedic Clinic - Full Time

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Position Code: LPN-______

Department

• Physician
• Services -
• Orthopedic
• Clinic
• Safety
• Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Reports to

• Clinic
• Manager/Nursing
• Director
• Exempt
• Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Shift: Rotating 4 tens schedule M-F

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

• Key Responsibilities
• Works under the direction of the provider and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide. professional nursing care for clinic patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
• Triage patients by phone or in person, receiving and implementing telephone physician orders, maintaining clinical communication in dynamic environment.
• Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures.
• Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking care.
• Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
• Schedules/confirms appointments.
• Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family, and clinical staff.
• Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider.
• Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication, and immunizations.
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens.
• Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests.
• May perform venipuncture.
• Participates in division meetings.