POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse Job Grade: 108
Updated Date: 07/19/2021
This Position Reports to: Clinic Manager/Clinic Supervisor/Clinic Lead
Department: Clinic Administration/CRP Clinics

Position Purpose:
The Clinic LPN functions under the supervision of the physician and/or provider in providing direct patient care activities, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with the Missouri State Practice Act, policies, procedures and standards of Capital Region Medical Center-Clinic system. This position is expected to unceasingly lead the creation of an environment that is focused on patient-centered care, and embracing the tenants of the Better Every Day culture.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Working at the top of their licensure, the Clinic LPN demonstrates appropriate assessment of the patient in the clinic to provide optimal level of wellness.
• Documents interventions accurately and appropriately in accordance to Capital Region Medical Center’s clinic standards.
• Demonstrates and implements a refined, intense and high level of clinical expertise in the medical area employed.
• Identifies and reports patient problems and documents in accordance to policy.
• Establishes priorities for nursing actions in a logical sequence to meet patient needs.
• Implements patient care according to the physician and/or provider order to attain the patient’s optimal level of function and documents according to policy.
• Obtains, clarifies and reviews physician and/or provider orders and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Administers medications and treatment in accordance to policy.
• Provides patient and family education and documents appropriately.
• Evaluates patient status in relation to established goals and desired outcome.
• Communicates with appropriate members of the health care team to assure patient needs are being met.
• Participates in clinical pertinence review and evaluation; and assures the clinic quality improvement indicator thresholds are achieved.
• Demonstrates customer relations as high priority in line with Capital Region Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values.
• Shows concern and respect for others by dealing with the people in a compassionate, sensitive, and responsive manner.
• Adaptable to individual situations and changing work demands, team player – owns job and projects.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and complete work duties in a timely manner.
• Keeps customers informed, communicates clearly, and is knowledgeable.

The most significant duties have been included in this description. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties as assigned. The Hospital also reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect duties assigned.

Education Requirements: High School plus specialized training (See below) Education Preference: High School plus specialized training (See below)
Specific Field of Study: Nursing
Minimum Experience Requirements: No Experience
Minimum Experience Preferences: 3 months to 1 year Technical Experience.
Additional Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic computer skills
Minimum License/Certification Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse
Unique Working Conditions: Chemicals or Hazardous Material/Waste handled or present
Specialty Equipment Required to Operate: Laboratory/Diagnostic/Therapeutic Equipment specific to clinic

Physical Activity: Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34-66%) Constantly (67-100%)
Lift/Carry: Frequently, Maximum 50 lbs.
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally, Maximum 50lbs.
Reaching: Frequently.
Climb: Occasionally.
Crouching/Squatting/Stooping: Occasionally.
Sitting: Frequently.
Standing: Constantly.
Walking: Constantly.
Handling/Fingering: Constantly.

Travel Requirements: May be required to float to other clinics as deemed necessary to help cover staff shortages and/or train new incoming staff.

Exposure to blood/body Fluid (required by OSHA): Yes

NOTE: No person shall be denied employment or opportunity for advancement who satisfies skill, experience, education, health and safety requirements of the position and performs the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and meets the performance and attendance expectations.