Lead LPN - Saratoga Springs, United States - Saratoga Hospital

Description

Summary of Position

This job description provides information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Under immediate supervision, supports providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and administering injections; assists with procedures and documentation.

Primary Job Responsibilities

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the position. Primary job responsibilities constitute approximately 90% of the positions work. To be successful, individuals must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined in this position description.

• Delivers direct care to patients with maximum attention to the comfort and satisfaction needs of patients. Assists in procedures and injection administration. Provides for patient safety through preventive measures (e.g. two patient identifies, fall prevention)
• Oversees LPNs and Medical Assistants. Creates schedules for the LPNs, Lab specialists and Medical Assistants. Coordinates daily schedule including sick calls ins, breaks and provider assignments. Coordinates team huddles as needed.
• Supports the triage desks by assisting with requests for medication refills, radiology orders and collects pertinent information to report to the provider for care plan.
• Delivers care reflecting knowledge of nursing skills and therapeutic nursing measures related to musculoskeletal function, respiratory and cardiovascular function, bowel and bladder function, nutritional maintenance, specimen testing, comfort and safety measures.
• Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes in patient's condition to the MD/APP. Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician. Logs and assists in result tracking for lab and radiology.
• Follows instructions accurately, organizes multiple tasks and establishes day to day priorities.
• Responds appropriately and professionally to patient/family requests. Reports concerns and complaints to office manager/MD.
• Prepares patient charts; answers phone; performs other general office duties as required.
• Tracks, manages and orders supplies and medications. Maintains appropriate inventory and communicates needs to the manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Tracks medical inventory. Stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Assists in orientation of coworkers as assigned by the manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

• One year experience in an outpatient clinical setting preferred.

Certifications / Licensure

• NYS LPN license.