Dermatology LPN: Patient Care & Clinic Coordination

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to coordinate patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to promote health and provide family-centered support within clinic protocols.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited LPN program and BLS certification. Multistate licensure is expected; prior medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure; records health history and vital signs.
• Administers medications (IM, subcutaneous, oral) safely and observes patient response.
• Assists physicians and staff during treatment, examination, and testing.
• Ensures accurate chart entries and timely chart forwarding.
• Schedules tests and treatments; coordinates referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Collects and delivers lab specimens; enters results into EMR as needed.
• Notifies patients of test results and follow-up appointments; educates as directed.
• Reviews medications and after-visit instructions with patient/family.
• Screens calls for referrals to RN or physician; supports pre-visit planning in EMR.
• Completes forms and obtains physician signatures; adheres to unit/department competencies.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Nursing process

Education

LPN program graduate

HS diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to coordinate patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to promote health and provide family-centered support within clinic protocols.

Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited LPN program and BLS certification. Multistate licensure is expected; prior medical office experience is preferred.