*Job Location: Louisville Medical Clinic*

　　*General Summary: *The Licensed Practical Nurse renders nursing care in support of medical care as directed by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner in an office and/or clinical setting.

　　Essential Functions:

　　The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will prepare patients for examinations according to the reason for the visit.Performs initial patient triage that includes taking/recording vital signs, reason for visit, medication reconciliation, updating medical history, gathering medical records, if needed.Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by provider.Answers telephone, handles patient questions, does follow-up with provider as necessary, and relays messages.Discharges patients and ensures all charges have been properly recorded on the patient encounter form.Performs venipuncture and appropriate laboratory tests as ordered and as needed.Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms, as well as a clean, orderly, and safe workplace and clinic facility.Receive, record, and organize medication samples, dispose of outdated samples in an appropriate and timely manner.Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs.Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patient's rights as evidenced in professional attitude/behavior (privacy, confidentiality, and empathy).Uses proper procedure for disposal of contaminated and infectious items.