Medical Office LPN - Bryan Urgent Care - LifePointe

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist physicians and provide professional nursing care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will collect patient information, prepare exam rooms, administer injections, and support the care team while ensuring patient comfort and confidentiality.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and Nebraska LPN licensure are required, with CPR certification also preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program is required.
• Current licensure as an LPN in the State of Nebraska is required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.

Responsabilités

• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked.
• Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and medications list.
• Schedules outpatient follow-ups and specialty appointments.
• Documents data and patient condition in the chart.
• Administers injections and performs delegated testing.

Connaissances

Clinical competency

Nursing systems

HIPAA compliance

Computer literacy

Quality metrics

Organizational skills

Communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Professionalism

Attendance

Formation

LPN license in Nebraska

Outils

EMR systems

Healthcare software

Medical devices

Description du poste

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.


• Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.


• Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.


• Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and list of medications from the patient and prepares patient for the visit.


• Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.


• Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/ appointments and specialty appointments.


• Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart.


• Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient's condition in the patient chart.


• Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed heath care provider (MD, RN, PA, NP).


• Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.


• Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager.


• Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated.


• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintains clinical competency as required for Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.


• Knowledge of nursing and clinical systems.


• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to nursing practice, OSHA and HIPAA requirements.


• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.


• Knowledge of quality metrics.


• Skill in organizing work to achieve clinic goals and meet patient/medical provider needs.


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to work as a team member.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.


• Ability to integrate new work processes and adapt to change.


• Ability to exercise courtesy, tact and professionalism.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs.


• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.