Under the direction of a clinic nurse, to provide direct and indirect patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations. To practice within the scope of the LPN licensure.

1. Displays competence in clinic specific practices.
2. Provides patient care.
3. Maximizes resources for optimal patient flow.
4. Provides a safe environment for patients and others.
5. Displays effective communication skills.
6. Meets the educational needs of patients.
7. Responds to clinic-wide emergency/crisis situations as appropriate.
8. Consistently demonstrates personal accountability for professional growth.
9. Supports quality and fiscal goals for department and institution.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:
Required: Degree from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Must: (1) Attend all required course work assigned by management; (2) possess basic knowledge of medical terminology and advanced knowledge of PC applications, software, and database management; (3) be able to perform math & bookkeeping skills; (5) possess exceptional telephone & customer service skills; and (5) be knowledgeable of English grammar & punctuation.

Preferred: One year outpatient or physician office experience.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Current Alabama LPN license. Current BLS certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.