DescriptionnnPerforms direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse Manager, RN Supervisor, RN and/or physician in preparation for the patient’s examination and treatment. Carries out clinical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the Physician Practice as assigned.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnDelivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the LPN Practice Act, hospital and/or physician practice policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care.nnCollects patient health care data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment focusing on the physical, psychosocial, age, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient.nnInvolves the patient/family and other health care providers when appropriate.nnCompletes patient care treatments/testing as ordered by the physician.nnAdministers medications/immunizations using appropriate routes and techniques specific to age of the patient.nnComplies with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of documentation.nnProvides education and instruction, within their scope of practice, to patients and families.nnAssists in assessing the patient’s educational needs and identifying educational barriers.nnProvides educational material and/or instructions based on assessed needs.nnDocuments all education/instruction provided including topic, individual provided to and understanding.nnMaintains collaborative relationship with physicians to achieve desired patient outcomes.nnPrepares patient for examination, treatments, and procedures.nnAssists the physician with treatments and procedures as requested.nnProvides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.nnUtilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.nnLabels all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.nnUses patient identifiers on all written documentation, including notes and point of care testing results.nnAssists in compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.nnPerforms quality control testing for all point of care testing per policy.nnParticipates in non-punitive medication reporting.nnAdheres to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.nnDemonstrates leadership by utilizing the concepts inherent to the practice of the professional nursing.nnDemonstrates an ability to solve problems independently and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.nnMaintains accountability for actions taken.nnDelegates patient care appropriately.nnEffectively functions as a resource person.nnActs as a patient advocate.nnPerforms effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.nnAssists in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.nnAssists in the department’s compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory agencies.nnParticipates in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.nnCoordinates communications between patient/families and physician practice, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance carriers.nnProvides advice based on protocols and physician instructions and directs patients to the appropriate level of care.nnFacilitates patients access to prescription refills based on physician’s order.nnObtains prior authorization and/or assists with indigent programs per physician order based on the patient’s financial status or insurance coverage.nnSupports performance improvement initiatives with the physician practicennAssists in data collection as directed by the manager/physician.nnIncorporates into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented.nnMaintains the environment of care.nnEnsures that supplies in patient care areas are replenished daily.nnConsistently maintains a clean safe environment.nnPerforms POC testing as ordered by the physician.nnCompletes all quality control testing per policy.nnIdentifies results that are out of acceptable range and follows up prior to performing patient testing.nnUses two patient identifiers, name and DOB, prior to testing.nnAccurately records patient test results on appropriate result form and testing log.nnPrepares forms, copies records, and responds to request per policies and procedures.nnAssists in maintaining the patients’ medical record to facilitate filing and retrieval of information.nnParticipates in all other office functions as necessary.nnPerforms other duties as required.nnRequired QualificationsnnGraduate of an accredited School of Practical NursingnnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.nnPreferred QualificationsnnPrevious LPN experience.nnLicense, Certification & ClearancesnnCurrent licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of PennsylvaniannCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.nnAct 33 with renewalnnAct 34 with renewalnnAct 73 FBI ClearancennSupervisory ResponsibilitiesnnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.nnPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorknnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).nnTravel required locally between Fastercare locations.nnLEANnnActively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence's missions, vision and values.nnAAP/EEOnnIndependence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.nnAbility to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.nnWork EnvironmentnnEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelinesnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnExtreme HeatnnXnnExtreme ColdnnXnnHeightsnnXnnConfined SpacesnnXnnExtreme Noise(>85dB)nnXnnXnnMechanical HazardsnnXnnUse of Vibrating ToolsnnXnnOperates Vehicle (company)nnXnnOperates Heavy EquipmentnnXnnUse of Lifting/Transfer DevicesnnXnnRotates All ShiftsnnXnn20#nn8 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnn10-12 Hours ShiftsnnXnnXnnOn-CallnnXnnOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)nnXnnXnnTravel Between SitesnnXnnXnnDirect Patient CarennXnnXnnRespirator Protective EquipmentnnXnnXnnEye ProtectionnnXnnXnnHead Protection (hard hat)nnXnnHearing ProtectionnnXnnXnnHand ProtectionnnXnnXnnFeet, Toe ProtectionnnXnnXnnBody ProtectionnnXnnXnnLatex ExposurennXnnXnnSolvent ExposurennXnnXnnPaint (direct use) ExposurennXnnDust (sanding) ExposurennXnnEthylene Oxide ExposurennXnnCytotoxic (Chemo) ExposurennXnnBlood/Body Fluid ExposurennXnnXnnChemicals (direct use) ExposurennXnnMist ExposurennXnnXnnWax Stripper (direct use)nnXnnNon-Ionizing Radiation ExposurennXnnIonizing Radiation ExposurennXnnLaser ExposurennXnnPhysical DemandsnnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.nnEssential – Absolute Necessity.nnMarginal – Minimal Necessity.nnConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.nnFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.nnOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.nnRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.nnPhysical ConditionnnEssentialnnMarginalnnConstantlynnFrequentlynnOccasionallynnRarelynnNevernnBending (Stooping)nnXnnXnnSittingnnXnnXnnWalkingnnXnnXnnClimbing StairsnnXnnClimbing LaddersnnXnnStandingnnXnnXnnKneelingnnXnnXnnSquatting (Crouching)nnXnnXnnTwisting/TurningnnXnnXnnKeyboard/Computer OperationnnXnnXnnGross GraspnnXnnXnnFine Finger ManipulationnnXnnXnnHand/Arm CoordinationnnXnnXnnPushing/Pulling (lbs of force)nnXnn20#nnCarrynn20#nnTransfer/Push/Pull PatientsnnXnnXnnSeeing Near w/AcuitynnXnnXnnFeeling (Sensation)nnXnnXnnColor VisionnnXnnXnnHearing ClearlynnXnnXnnPulling/Pushing Objects OverheadnnXnnXnnReaching Above Shoulder LevelnnXnnXnnReaching ForwardnnXnnXnnLifting Floor to KnucklennXnn20#nnLifting Seat Pan to KnucklennXnn20#nnLifting Knuckle to ShouldernnXnn20#nnLifting Shoulder to OverheadnnXnn10#nnWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required