Clinical Coordinator LPN

UHC United Hospital Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Orthopaedics team. The role involves providing hands-on patient care under the supervision of RNs and physicians, assisting with medications, tests, and procedures, and coordinating care plans for timely patient treatment.

Minimum qualifications include an active LPN license (state or eNLC) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, plus five years of LPN experience. Some travel to multiple locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state where services will be provided or multi-state LPN license through eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Five years of experience as an LPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care under RN/physician supervision, including medications, basic tests, procedures, and specimen collection.
• Act as a point of contact for patients, coordinating appointments, testing, and procedures with scheduling departments.
• Support care plan implementation as developed by RNs and physicians with appropriate follow-up.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for patient services with providers and insurers.
• Provide basic education to patients about conditions and treatments under supervision.
• Accurately document patient care activities, assessments, and progress per guidelines.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and other providers to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Skills

Medication administration

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

BLS certification

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Provide specialized care to specific patient populations, ensuring optimal care and coordination between providers, patients, and healthcare teams. Act as a liaison for patient testing, scheduling, and referrals while assisting in patient education and the implementation of care plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
3. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years' experience as an LPN.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE:

1. Specialized LPN experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide hands-on assistance to patients in accordance with the care plan, including preparing or administering medications, performing basic tests, assisting with procedures, and obtaining specimens under the supervision of an RN or physician.
2. Act as a point of contact for patients, coordinating appointments, testing, and procedures as needed. Work with scheduling departments to ensure timely care.
3. Support care plan implementation by assisting in the implementation of care plans developed by RNs and physicians, ensuring appropriate follow-up and delivery of care as per the established plan.
4. Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for patient services, working with healthcare providers and insurance companies as needed.
5. Provide basic education to patients about their conditions and treatments under the direction of an RN or healthcare provider.
6. Accurately documents patient care activities, assessments, and progress according to departmental guidelines and under the supervision of an RN or physician.
7. Work with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure the continuity and quality of patient care. Assist in administrative tasks as necessary to support patient care delivery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Position is frequently exposed to blood and bodily fluids; possible exposure to harmful toxins. There is regular exposure to communicable disease.
2. Travel may be necessary in departments with multiple locations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care while maximizing efficient use of resources.
2. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff and scheduling changes.
3. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing processes.
4. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees in both verbal and written form.
5. Possesses the interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 68 UHC Orthopaedics Address: 227 Medical Park Dr Bridgeport West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.