Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

University Clinical Health, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Clinical Health, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care for patients and support physicians during examinations and treatments.

You will obtain vital signs, triage concerns, and help coordinate procedures while maintaining accurate electronic medical records and patient documentation.

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge and medical terminology related to pulmonology.
• Understanding of equipment, sterilization techniques and treatment procedures.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read charts to ensure lab tests and reports are available for physician review.
• Demonstrated ability to perform medical assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interacts with people effectively and shares information.
• Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients' comfort and well-being, including preparing equipment, triaging patient concerns, and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Coordinate procedure scheduling and observe/maintain records in electronic medical records.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Who We Are

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Who We Are

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide professional nursing care for patients' comfort and well-being, including preparing equipment, triaging patient concerns, and assisting physicians during examinations and treatments. In addition, the LPN will obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration. Responsibilities will also include coordinating procedure scheduling, obtaining prior authorizations, observing and maintaining records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress through the electronic medical records.

Key Results Areas (KRAs)

• Patient Assessment
• Patient education/resources
• Patient procedures
• Exam room readiness
• Equipment availability and effectiveness
• Pre-certification/authorization effectiveness
• HIPPA/regulatory compliance
• Team effectiveness

Knowledge Of The Following

• Nursing, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology specific to Pulmonology
• Equipment, sterilize techniques, and procedures of treatment
• OSHA regulations
• Application of medical chart requirements
• Ability to read charts to ensure lab tests and reports are included for physician review
• Demonstrated ability to perform medical assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interacts with people effectively.
• Able and willing to share and receive information
• Pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness

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