LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - General Internal Medicine
Core
Provides primary clinical support to providers and patients in an outpatient internal medicine setting, assisting with diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care services in community-based outpatient clinics
Domain
Healthcare / Internal Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, medication administration, specimen collection, patient history documentation, minor surgical procedure assistance, room preparation and sterilization
Preferred skills
1+ years of nursing experience, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, standard clinical equipment
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient medical history and vital signs; administer medications and vaccines; collect laboratory specimens; assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures; prepare examination rooms and ensure asepsis; communicate patient status to providers.