Licensed Practical Nurse

CareerNation; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a remote position within the Adult Primary Care Refill Group. The role involves providing nursing care to patients, coordinating with healthcare teams, and assisting with clinical procedures. This position requires a high school education, clinical experience, and relevant certifications. Opportunities for further certification are available.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a medical office/clinic or hospital setting.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Certification through the CMM M.A exam course must be obtained if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact.
• Assist physician with clinical procedures and patient teaching.
• Coordinate with care team for seamless care delivery.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Coordination

Geriatrics

Internal Medicine

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Position Overview : The Licensed Practical Nurse or LPN provides nursing care to patients / significant others via direct and / or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S / he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching.

Additional Description : These are all remote positions for the APCRG (Adult Primary Care Refill Group)

Typical Physical Demands : Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting and / or standing for extended periods of time. Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as assisting patients in arising from the exam table, pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into / out of wheelchairs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require occasional lifting and carrying office supplies.

Typical Working Conditions : May require frequent exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other substances and conditions common to a medical office environment. Requires working in close proximity to other personnel. Requires use of computer keyboard throughout the work day. May require use of autoclave for instrument sterilization. Requires working under stressful conditions and / or working irregular hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of clinical experience in a medical office / clinic or hospital setting, or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Record of prior stable employment and / or favorable references.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with at least one year of recent experience as a medical assistant.
• Current certification as a medical assistant or eligible for certification.
• Must obtain certification through the CMM M.A exam course if not yet certified at the time of employment.
• Current CPR / BLS certification.
• Experienced in Geriatrics or Internal Medicine

Posted On : Thursday, December 12, 2024

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