Licensed Practical Nurse - Physician Practice

LVHN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LVHN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support a care team in Cedar Crest Endocrinology, providing care coordination and patient education while assisting providers in examinations and procedures.

You will collect patient histories, perform triage, monitor tests, and help with scheduling and refills, ensuring safety and timely documentation in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma LPN Program.
• Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients or dangerous situations.
• Basic computer skills, critical thinking, and ability to concentrate.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists provider by collecting patient history and reason for visit.
• Completes observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged and that the provider is presented with all test results.
• Provides education to patients, ensures education materials are current and appropriate, and evaluates the effectiveness of patient education.
• Assists patients with inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization.
• Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.
• Coordinates internal and external appointments for new and established patients based on patients' medical needs, preferences, and the practice schedule.
• Intervenes to prevent, minimize, or correct any actual or potential patient risks based upon observation of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
• Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms; advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Critical thinking

Ability to concentrate

Nursing knowledge

Education

LPN program diploma

Job description

Summary

Works as part of a care team to improve the execution of quality requirements, increase throughput, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall patient experience. Provides care to designated patients and care coordination across the continuum. Performs administrative functions in the practice.

Job Duties

• Assists provider by collecting patient history and reason for visit.
• Completes observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic data.
• Ensures that all ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests are tracked and logged and that the provider is presented with all test results.
• Provides education to patients, ensures education materials are current and appropriate, and evaluates the effectiveness of patient education.
• Assists patients with inquiries for prescription refills, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization.
• Assists providers during procedures and examinations and performs instrument and room clean-up.
• Coordinates internal and external appointments for new and established patients based on patients' medical needs, preferences, and the practice schedule.
• Intervenes to prevent, minimize, or correct any actual or potential patient risks based upon observation of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.
• Participates in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms; advises and instructs patients according to established protocols and/or orders from the provider.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma LPN Program
• Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients or dangerous situations.
• Basic computer skills, critical thinking, and ability to concentrate.
• Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Location and Shift

• Work Shift:
• Day Shift
• Address:
• 1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd
• Primary Location:
• Health Center at Cedar Crest
• Position Type:
• Onsite
• Union:
• Not Applicable
• Work Schedule:
• M-F 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM; variable
• Department:
• 1004-09860 LVH Endocrinology -1243 Cedar Crest -CC