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Ambulatory Care LPN Overview BJC Corporate Health Services comprises several organizations that share a dedication to creating and maintaining healthy workplaces. Serving hundreds of area employers as well as BJC HealthCare, BJC Corporate Health Services specializes in improving worker health, safety and productivity and reducing costs associated with work-related illness/injury and absenteeism.
Role Purpose The Staff LPN Ambulatory is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider in an ambulatory care setting. Assigned tasks may include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, administering medications in-office, performing point of care lab testing, assisting with procedures and triaging patient phone calls. All responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with applicable state regulations.
Responsibilities Provides general nursing services to patients under the supervision of a physician or other licensed provider within the scope of practice for the LPN. Follows HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, Medication Management and Infection Prevention procedures for cleaning and sterilization of equipment and/or instruments. Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point of care testing and medication administration.
Assists with medical office procedures. Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record. Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED - Nursing Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse Preferred Requirements Education Associate or Trade School Equi - Nursing Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer