Clinical Specialist LPN - Full Time

OSS Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision on first day

Disability and life insurance within 3

Company-paid group life insurance, and

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Job summary

OSS Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse or Pennsylvania-licensed Registered Nurse to assist physicians in orthopedic and/or pain clinics. You will support patient care, document in the EMR, and help manage treatment workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, prepping exam rooms, assisting with injections and casts, and coordinating prescriptions with pharmacies. Strong communication and basic medical software skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program or currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification required, or ability to obtain before working independently with patients.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients to the clinical area and accompanies them to the examination room.
• Under physician direction, assists in examination and treatment of patients.
• Interviews patients, records vitals, and documents information in the EMR.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination and assists with injections and casts.
• Submits prescriptions to pharmacy and coordinates scheduling of surgeries and appointments.
• Assists with patient inquiries regarding medications and postoperative care.
• Travels to other locations as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Oral communication

Medical terminology

Typing

Grammar and spelling

Education

High school diploma

LPN program graduate

PA RN license (Pennsylvania)

Tools

Medical software

Job description

At OSS Health, our mission is to continually strive to be the healthcare leader in quality, innovation and value. We make every effort to understand and exceed the expectations and needs of our patients. We are committed to providing an environment that is safe, respectful, and dignified at all times.

Joining OSS Health means joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on employee development and community support. OSS Health offers a great work environment, professional development opportunities, meaningful careers, and competitive compensation.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists the physician, along with other members of the team, in providing medical care to patients of the Orthopedic and/or Pain clinic. Assists with the maintenance of patients’ electronic medical records. Provides exceptional customer service to the patient, patient’s family and colleagues. CCMA or LPN preferred.

SCHEDULE:

Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Thursday 7:00am - 5:00pm

Friday 7:30am - 12:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welcomes the patient to the clinical area by accompanying him/her to the examination room.

Under direction of physician, assists in examination and treatment of patients.

Interviews patients, measures vitals (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and accurately records information.

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Assists with removal of staples and/or sutures.

Prepares injections and assists physician with administration of injections.

Assists physicians in applying casts, splints, etc.

Completes necessary documentation in the electronic medical recordkeeping system.

Coordinates scheduling surgeries and appointments.

Assists with patient inquiries regarding medication and post-operative treatment.

Submits prescriptions to pharmacy as ordered by physician, both telephonically and electronically.

Acts as agent for licensed provider.

Travels to other locations as needed.

When acting as Preceptor (after completing Preceptor training):

Assists with the completion of the new hire’s orientation checklist. Collaborates with the Clinical Educator to create goals and monitor the new hire’s success in completing these goals.

Serves as a role model and resource for the new hire. Uses resources appropriately to guide new hire through the on-boarding process. Assists new hire with transitioning to new work area, introducing him or her to peers, co-workers and the culture of the organization and department.

Assesses the learning needs and readiness to learn of the new hire. Plans learning activities and experiences for the new hire to facilitate improvement to competencies. Teaches new skills and reinforces previous learning.

Provides feedback and evaluates performance of the new hire.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or its equivalent required.

LPN EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program or currently licensed by the State of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse.
• A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred, particularly in Orthopaedics, ER or Urgent Care function.
• Current certification in basic life support (BLS) required, or the ability to obtain before working independently with patients.
• Must possess excellent independent clinical knowledge.
• Must have excellent oral communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, typing, grammar and spelling skills.
• On-the-job experience with medical computer software in a clinical setting required.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision available on the first day of employment
• Disability, and Life Insurance within 90 days
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan andprofit sharing

Education

Preferred

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support

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