LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care
Core
Provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families to assist in diagnosis and treatment, including obtaining medical history, vital signs, and administering medications.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care and diagnostic support within primary care clinical settings
Domain
Healthcare / Primary Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Medication administration, Laboratory specimen collection, Medical documentation, Aseptic technique
Preferred skills
1+ years of nursing experience, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
Obtain and document patient medical history and vital signs; Administer medications and vaccines under provider direction; Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; Assist provider in minor surgical diagnostic procedures; Clean and set up examination and treatment rooms; Execute ongoing patient communication and documentation.