LPN - Ambulatory Plastic Surgery

University Clinical Health, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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' comfort and well-being, assist physicians during examinations and treatments, and triage patient concerns.

The LPN will obtain vital signs, coordinate scheduling, obtain prior authorizations, and maintain accurate records in the electronic medical record. Candidates should have an active LPN license and at least one year of LPN experience; surgery clinic

Qualifications

• Active LPN license required.
• At least 1 year of LPN experience required.
• Surgery clinic experience preferred.
• HIPAA/regulatory compliance knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients' comfort and well-being.
• Triage patient concerns and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Obtain patient vital signs (pulse, BP, temperature, respiration).
• Coordinate procedure scheduling and obtain prior authorizations.
• Observe and maintain records in the electronic medical records system.

Skills

LPN Certification

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Education

LPN License

Tools

EMR/EHR Systems

Job description

Job Description Description: JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

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.

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.

Equipment availability and effectiveness

• HIPAA/regulatory compliance
• Nursing, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology specific to surgery

Equipment, sterilize techniques, and procedures of treatment

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
• Licensed Practical Nurse Certification is Required
• At least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is Required
• Surgery clinic experience Preferred