GPPN Nephrology LPN

Annual Dialysis Conference; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking a Clinic LPN for the Nephrology Providers clinic. The role involves checking patients in, obtaining vital signs, and reviewing systems and records using the EMR before the physician sees the patient.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, assisting with in-office procedures, and ensuring proper medication handling and documentation. The LPN will participate in patient education and adherence to provider care plans within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Active Nebraska LPN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in upon arrival and obtain vital signs using EMR.
• Review patient records for completeness prior to physician visits.
• Ensure supplies are available and rooms are clean and safe for procedures.
• Triage patient phone calls and assist with office procedures as needed.
• Administer medications and injections per physician orders.
• Document patient information and test results accurately in the chart.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR entry

Injections

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

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Job Title: Clinic LPN GPPN

Cost Center: Nephrology Providers

Job Description:

The Clinic LPN is responsible to check patients in upon their arrival. Using EMR the nurse will obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories, and reviews the medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient. This person makes sure appropriate supplies are available for the patient's visit and any procedures as well as makes sure that the rooms are sterile and safe. Additionally the nurse will triage patient phone calls, medications requests, support physician with in office procedures and administer logs such as refrigeration control and sample medication receiving/distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Credentials

• Current Nebraska License as LPN

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality patient care and adheres to provider preferences for their patients. Explains procedures, treatments and reinforces provider recommendations to patients using the AIDET process.
  Provides prescribed sample medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Administers injections/immunizations as prescribed by providers.
• Uses EHR to record visit, medication(s) and entry of patient information such as vital signs, ROS, medication lists, family and social history accurately as well as provides point of care testing. Records test results, reports and other procedural documentation in patient chart and reports to providers for further instructions or sign off.
• Maintains sample medications by logging their receipt. Sample medications must be documented in the patient's chart. Sends written, verbal or computer generated requests for prescription refills to pharmacies as requested by provider.
• Tracks lab and procedure orders. Communicates clinical data test/procedure results accurately to the healthcare team.
• Initiates a patient education plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy.
• Communicates and instructs plan of care to patient/family/guardians. Documents understanding of instructions given in the patient's chart.
• Completes and documents patient phone calls in the patient's chart.
• Assists with office procedures as requested by physician.
• Administers IV medication as prescribed by physician.

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