LPN - RHPA

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Reid Health's Richmond Cardiology Associates is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support providers, prep exam rooms, and assist with procedures. This full-time, day-shift position offers diverse duties in a clinical office setting and emphasizes patient care and accuracy.

The role involves triage, education, basic labs, vital signs, injections, EKGs, and coordination of referrals, with a commitment to quality and confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from accredited nursing program (LPN).
• Indiana LPN licensure required.
• Experience in a medical practice preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare exam rooms and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Triage patient calls and review test results.
• Assist providers with procedures and administer injections, EKGs, and immunizations.
• Record patient information, vitals, and visit reason in chart.
• Perform routine labs and handle specimen processing.
• Coordinate referrals and follow up on test results.

Kenntnisse

Patient triage

Vital signs assessment

EKG administration

Pharmacy call handling

Ausbildung

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Indiana

Jobbeschreibung

LPN - RHPA### LPN - RHPAApply: Richmond Cardiology Associates: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR2848LPN - RHPA6055 RHPA- Richmond Cardiology Assoc.**Schedule:** Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am – 5:00pm **About the Position**Under the direction of the provider(s) and Practice Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse is the first point of care in the provider’s office. This position assists the provider(s) with patient procedures and may perform routine laboratory tests. This individual works hand-in-hand with the provider(s) to achieve quality outcomes for the patient. **Overview of Responsibilities*** Prepares exam rooms for patient use by cleaning the rooms between patients and ensuring that each room is stocked with the appropriate supplies. Prepares procedure trays as necessary.* Triages patient phone calls, reviews patient test results, pharmacy calls and reviews patient medications.* Provides patient education appropriate to patient diagnosis and quality standards established by Reid Health Physician Associates (RHPA).* Escorts patients to exam rooms and check vital signs as needed. Interviews patients to assess needs. Records reason for visit, current medications and take temperature if necessary. Instructs patients on how to prepare for physician's examination.* Completes routine forms as appropriate (school physical, immunization records, etc.). Ensures chart documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with practice policy and procedure.* Assists provider with patient procedures such as suture removal, wart and mole removal, pap smears, minor surgeries, etc. Also administers EKGs, injections, immunizations, vision and hearing tests, and numerous venipunctures.* For \"nursing visits\" records diagnoses and completes fee sheet by recording type of visit and procedures performed. Documents the visit.* Performs lab tests in accordance with needs of patient and as directed by the Provider/Practice Manager and/or Laboratory Director. Prepares specimens for physician viewing, operates and calibrates laboratory equipment. Maintains laboratory documentation in accordance with CLIA standards and practice specific protocol.* Prepares specimens to be analyzed by an outside lab by packaging specimen appropriately, completing requisition form and contacting testing facility as necessary. Tracks all labs sent offsite. Submits lab results to provider before contacting patient and filing patient's chart. Reconciles billings from offsite labs by comparing to the daily lab log and patient's chart when necessary.* Schedules offsite diagnostic tests by providing the patient with appropriate preparation instructions and making the appointment by phoning or faxing to the appropriate testing site. Records procedures ordered and tracks results.* Facilitates referrals to other providers by phoning their offices, making an appointment for the patient and forwarding requested test results, etc. Records and tracks all referrals.* Contacts Hospital and outside sources regarding lab results, x-ray results and ER reports.* Phones pharmacies to authorize prescriptions.* Contacts nursing homes regarding patient orders.* Contacts patients to relay test result information; and returns patients phone calls with the provider’s recommendations for their care.* Pre-certifies hospital admissions and referrals by contacting the appropriate insurance professionals and providing them with the requested information. Records pre-certification number in chart. Records and tracks all referrals.* Takes manual inventory of drugs. Checks expiration dates and orders replenishments as needed. Follows practice specific sample management and distribution procedure.* Orders supplies for back office as needed.* Disinfects exam rooms, procedure room and laboratory. Straightens reception area daily. Disinfects toys as outlined in office protocol.* Performs front office duties and other duties as required.* Performs all duties respectful of confidentiality and safety of all patients, employees and providers. Adheres to established quality principles and standards established by Reid Health Physician Associates (RHPA).* Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling and processing, test analytes, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.* Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.* Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.* Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.* Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, or director.* Documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.* May perform Medicare Annual Wellness Assessments as necessary.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary. **Education & Experience*** Education Required: Graduation from accredited nursing program (LPN).* Experience Preferred: One year experience in a medical practice or health care setting. **Licensure & Certification*** Licensure in the state of Indiana as a Licensed Practical Nurse* CPROur values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.