Perform all nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (procedures, injections, medication administration, EKGs, phlebotomy) as determined by the applicable State Board of Nursing Participate in implementing established education plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs Coordinate patient care as directed by providers, RNs, and policies, including referrals, transition visits, medications, procedures and follow up Document chief complaint and rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination Telephonically obtain information on chief complaint and symptoms and accurately relays information to provider Collect data and performs “focused” nursing assessment of patients; assist in the evaluation of a patient’s response to treatment and identify patient’s needs; communicate findings to the provider Record patient assessment and care in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner Review the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for patients prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider and / or RN Provide a safe environment (OSHA standards) for patients and staff in the clinic Ensure patient confidentiality (HIPAA) at all times and treat patients with courtesy and respect Organize exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments Practice standard infection control precautions Ensure medication management follows policies and procedures; appropriately documents medications & immunizations in patient records Follow laboratory management polices & procedures and CLIA standards; collects lab samples and ensures proper labeling Fulfill medication refill requests following approved protocols If certified in IV therapy; start peripheral lines, monitor and adjust flow rates, prime IV lines, change dressing on IV sites (if needed) and discontinue venous lines