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Florida Medical Clinic, Orlando Health

Job Title:  LPN - FULL-TIME

Department: Coumadin Lab

**Must be willing to travel to different locations**

Position Summary: Looking for LPN to assist providers and manages clinical functions in the department. This individual will be trained to perform coagulation testing and evaluate coagulation results as well as adjust warfarin medication with provider oversight.    

 Essential Functions: 

Completes the start of day processes Unlocks cabinets and doors Powers up equipment Logs on all work stations in exam room and work area Sets up medical supplies and equipment for the day Properly room patients Takes and records vitals Updates IEHR (allergies, medications, history, etc.) Identifies patients post hospital discharge, obtains hospital records and updates medication reconciliation under Quality Measures Assists in following appointment schedule Prepares exam room Prepares patient for examination or treatment Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary Flags provider when patient is ready Properly documents patient chief complaints and medical history Applies braces and splints as ordered by physician Performs IVs as need per provider’s orders Assists provider during examination and with treatment Administers injections and immunizations and records them in IEHR Obtains consents Prepares specimens and requisitions for lab courier Performs tests Assists provider with completion of forms requested by patients Makes sure all ordered labs have been preformed and results are present Addresses and handles all tasks, as well as monitoring provider’s tasks Returns messages Notifies patients of test results and instructions from provider Makes follow up calls to check on patients post procedure as indicated by provider or office protocol Phlebotomy Properly identifies patient at draw point Verify orders and requisitions match, checking all tests Uses proper phlebotomy technique Ensures ABN is properly filled out and signed Uses Personal Protective Equipment when performing venipuncture Properly prepares specimens for transport. Labels specimens properly Supplies proper information on requisitions pertaining to draw such as Date, time, initials, number and type of tubes drawn Properly interprets orders Rarely needs a butterfly to draw patients. (Ask assistance before using a butterfly) Properly spin down specimens when needed, checking for fibrinogen and clots Pour off any specimens needed for special transport tubes Prepare specimens for transportation with couriers Completes the end of day processes Maintains medical equipment; ensures all equipment is calibrated, cleaned, sterilized and charged Organizes and maintains sample and supply closets Collects red bags as necessary Monitors and replaces sharps containers when needed Stocks exam rooms Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms Empties HIPAA container into destruction bin Logs off of all work stations including exam rooms Locks all cabinets Ensures all Labs are picked up

Other Related Functions:

Maintains an organized and clean work area Participates in maintenance of clinical supplies Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

 Education/Training:

High school graduate or GED equivalent Graduate from an approved school of nursing Successful completion of a 30-hour approved IV Therapy course.

Licensure/Certification

• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

One year of Acute care experience

 

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Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health is a drug-free workplace and maintains a policy in which new hires will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing. This policy is intended to comply with applicable laws regarding drug testing and any privacy rights