Responsible for assisting physicians in their medical practice by providing technical assistance and care to patients who are chronically or acutely ill. Works under supervision to assist in restoring or maintaining patients at a maximum level of health.
- Provides technical nursing care through interviews, assessments and vital signs.
- Administers medications topically, orally and by injection as ordered by the physician.
- Administers treatments within his/her scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as needed. Prepares patients for procedures per protocol.
- Arranges diagnostic procedures. Obtains prior authorizations.
- Participates in obtaining and meeting quality measures.
- Maintains a clean, safe patient environment. Monitors equipment to be sure it is in proper working condition.
- May assist physician with minor surgery.
- Answers telephone. Responds to patient concerns or questions and intervenes to solve patient problems.
- Maintains appropriate records, assists with coding and patient charges.
- Collects and properly disposes of selected specimens.
- Provides appropriate education to patients/families.
- Assists with filling and refilling prescriptions per doctor's orders.
- Cooperates with other personnel to maintain good employee and public relations.
- Informs supervisor or clinic Director of concerns or problems.
- Attends required meetings and maintains personal growth and development through workshops and in-service meetings.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Nebraska license.
- Requires knowledge of technical nursing procedures.
- Must be CPR certified.
Clinic Staff LPN in kearney at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,640–$81,900
For context, most lpns earn between $65,640–$81,900 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.