Medical Office LPN-Bryan Urgent Care-Southeast

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks an LPN to assist physicians with examinations and procedures, coordinate patient flow, and deliver professional nursing care. You will obtain vital signs, collect patient information, and educate patients as needed.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Nebraska LPN licensure, and CPR certification, with responsibilities including documentation, injections, and patient testing under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.
• Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and medications from the patient.
• Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures and appointments.
• Documents patient data in the chart and communicates changes as delegated.
• Explains tests and prepares patients for education and processes.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Documentation

Injections

Education

LPN licensure (Nebraska)

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