Overview
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The Clinic LPN is responsible for patient care within the Clinic, trained and capable of performing patient care for the age groups newborn to 105 years old.
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The Clinic LPN reports directly to the Clinics Operations Director.
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Responsibilities
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Take vital signs, obtain medical history, gives injections and immunizations as ordered by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Mid-wife.
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2.
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Maintain current licensure and proficiencies.
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3.
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Maintain required logs and information needed for reports.
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4.
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Maintain high level of confidentiality.
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5.
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Performs venipuncture, nasal pharyngeal wash/swab, arterial and capillary punctures. Identifies and labels specimens. Conducts lab tests on specimens. Enters data into computer.
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Assists donor before, during, and after donation. Instructs on urine collection procedures.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
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Education
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n - Graduate of an approved Practical School of Nursing.
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Licensure/Certification
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n - Current licensure by Missouri State Board of Nursing.
n - BLS certification required within 6 months of employment
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Work Experience
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n - Successful completion of orientation for LPN.
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