Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Summary

Under direction, assists physicians and nurses with patient care, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management and patient flow

Job Responsibilities

Assists with patient flow. Monitors patient arrival, escorts patient to exam room, monitors patient wait times, assists patient in preparing for exam and advises physician when patient is ready. Assists during examination if required or requested.

Ensures the exam rooms are clean and ready for the next patient. Washes, sterilizes and sets up instruments and equipment, stock rooms, checks materials and medications for expiration and discards medical waste properly.

When needed, records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record as appropriate.

Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives sup...