The Licensed Practical Nurse is the first point of care in the provider’s office, assisting with patient procedures and performing routine laboratory tests to achieve quality outcomes
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse is the first point of care in the provider’s office, assisting with patient procedures and performing routine laboratory tests to achieve quality outcomes.
Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, triaging patient calls, providing patient education, assisting with procedures like suture removal and minor surgeries, and administering EKGs, injections, and venipunctures.
The role also involves performing lab tests, preparing specimens for outside labs, scheduling offsite diagnostic tests, facilitating referrals, and managing inventory and supplies.
Matching Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse is the first point of care in the provider’s office, assisting with patient procedures and performing routine laboratory tests to achieve quality outcomes.