LPN
Company: Chota Community Health Services
Location: Madisonville
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Responsible
for providing safe, compassionate patient care in an outpatient
setting to a culturally diverse population under the supervision of
a Medical Provider. Role and Responsibilities ? Participate in
Patient Centered Medical Home Care Team collaboration. ?
Responsible for the daily opening of rooms. ? Responsible for
intake in the electronic health record and completing relevant
personal, family, medical/surgical, and social history. ?
Communicate any observed patient/family teaching or care needs to
the provider for further evaluation. ? Update patient’s medical
record, including completion of medication reconciliation, at each
visit. ? Identifying the patient's reason for visit and properly
document it in their chart. ? Responsible for preparing patients
for their visit with the provider: o Taking and recording vital
signs, i.e., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature,
height, weight and pain rating score (if applicable) o Prepare
patient for exams and procedures o Prepare room with appropriate
equipment for exam o Give basic care and treatment under
supervision of the provider o Administer prescribed medications
and/or start IV fluids (if trained) per provider’s instructions ?
Responsible for exam room hygiene after patient visit, cleaning
tasks as assigned, and properly disposing of infectious waste in an
appropriate and timely manner following the Exposure Control Plan
Procedure and Medical Waste Disposal Guide. ? Responsible for
scheduling appointments, tests, and insurance pre-certifications. ?
Perform routine screening tests; EKG, Pregnancy test, Urine
analysis, Quick strep, Blood sugars, etc. ? Complete well child
intake, including full health history and any pertinent screenings
or questionnaires. ? Change wound dressing and proper disposal of
infectious waste per company policy. ? Administer shots and
immunizations. ? Prepare and administer medications as Provider
authorizes. ? Responsible for patient calls, messages, and relaying
to the provider when necessary – all in a timely manner. ?
Responsible for securing and sanitizing equipment at the end of the
day. ? Practices in compliance with all regulatory standards and
adheres to all clinic policy and procedures in the performance of
duties. ? Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks. ? Accurately
follows the pertinent medical orders. ? Observes and reports
nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a
timely, concise manner. ? Recognizes, responds and reports changes
in patient conditions. ? Demonstrates principles of infection
control; collaborates with DON to ensure safety of patients,
visitors, and personnel. ? Follow up on bi-weekly referral and
diagnostic reports and medical record releases. ? Performs Diabetic
Retinal Eye Exam (if trained) for diabetic patients. Chota
Community Health Services ? Assists in orienting new employees or
students to clinic routines. ? Administers IV venipuncture and
parenteral fluids per established clinic protocol and as
privileged. ? Performs specific patient care treatments as approved
to perform per clinic protocol. ? Demonstrates competence in
performing skills to include appropriate delivery of care according
to the age-specific needs of the population served. ? Performs
other duties as assigned or requested. ? Participates in quality
improvement activities. ? Regular and predictable attendance. ?
Ability to cooperate and work well with others. ? Attends and
participates in monthly staff meetings. ? Will practice within
their scope of their Tennessee Board of Nursing regulations.
Qualifications and Education Requirements ? Current LPN license in
good standing with the State of Tennessee. ? Current CPR
certification. ? Current continuing education credits. Preferred
Skills ? Organizational and interpersonal skills ? Knowledge of
medical terminology, procedures and practices ? Knowledge of
medications and any possible side effects ? Ability to operate
office machines, i.e., fax machine, copier, printer ? Basic
computer knowledge ? Ability to maintain confidentiality ? Ability
to lift or transport 35 pounds for patient assistance
Monday-Friday, the occasional Saturday or Sunday.
Keywords: Chota Community Health Services, Redan , LPN, Healthcare , Madisonville, Georgia
