Medical Office LPN-Bryan Urgent Care -Northpointe

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist physicians, manage patient flow, and provide direct nursing care in accordance with policy and act requirements.

Responsibilities include obtaining vitals, documenting in the chart, administering injections, educating patients, and coordinating follow-up visits. Nebraska LPN licensure and CPR certification are required; the role emphasizes compassionate, professional care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Maintains flow of patients to avoid delays for the provider and patient waiting.
• Keeps exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with supplies.
• Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and medications from the patient.
• Assists medical providers with examinations and procedures.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and specialty appointments.
• Collects data and documents in the patient chart.
• Documents changes in patient's condition in the chart.
• Responds to patient, pharmacy, hospital, and office inquiries in a timely manner.
• Explains tests and preparation for patient education.
• Monitors inventory and communicates needs to Office Manager.
• Administers injections and performs testing as delegated.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Injections

Patient education

Medical documentation

Education

LPN Nebraska license

CPR certification

Job description

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:

• 1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• 2. *Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.
• 3. *Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.
• 4. *Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and list of medications from the patient and prepares patient for the visit.
• 5. *Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.
• 6. *Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/ appointments and specialty appointments.
• 7. *Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart.
• 8. *Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient's condition in the patient chart.
• 9. *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).
• 10. *Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
• 11. Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager.
• 12. *Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated.
• 13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

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. #LI-MM1