HFMG Clinic LPN - Gastroenterology

*POSITION SUMMARY*

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES*

* Assist physician in all procedures as instructed:
* Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs.
* Collects blood and or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.
* Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of all other standard equipment used at the Wound Clinic/and or Physician office.
* Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.
* Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical wound care setting.
* Assists in use of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
* Completes all documentation supporting billable activities in a timely manner.
* Maintains documentation and assessment of patients' vital signs, drug allergies and description of patients' complaints on all charts.
* Under the supervision of an RN, case manages patients with their wound care.
* Applies dressings as ordered per the physician.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *

*Education:*Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse licensure from a credentialed program supported by the Florida Board of Nursing and obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
*Work Experience:* N/A
*Licensure:* Current Florida LPN license.
*Certification:* Must hold and maintain current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date.
*Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:*

* Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work in stressful environments.
* Ability to assess and quickly interpret data and assists physicians in the care and education of patients of various ages and levels of understanding.
* Demonstrates leadership ability and flexibility.
* Demonstrates knowledge of exposure to biohazardous waste, MSDA substances and unknown diseases.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MEDIUM) *

* Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
* Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
* May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
* May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
* May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
* May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
* Communicating with others to exchange information.
* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
* Workspace may vary from open to confined, on site or remote.
* May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

**Job:** **Health First Medical Group*

**Organization:** **Health First Medical Group LLC*

**Title:** *HFMG Clinic LPN - Gastroenterology*

**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne*

**Requisition ID:** *073929*