Medical Office LPN-Complete Endocrinology

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska, seeks an LPN to assist physicians and support patient care across examinations and procedures in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, obtaining vital signs, documenting data, and scheduling follow-ups. Must have graduation from an accredited nursing program, Nebraska LPN licensure, and CPR certification. This full-time position emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.

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

• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate flow of patients, calls, lab work, and nurse visits to support patient care and service goals.
• Keep exam rooms clean, disinfected, and stocked with supplies.
• Obtain vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, and medications from patients.
• Assist the medical provider with examinations and procedures.
• Schedule outpatient follow-up and specialty appointments.
• Document subjective and objective data in the patient chart and monitor changes in condition.
• Respond to messages and calls from patients and other healthcare offices in a timely manner.
• Explain tests and prepare patients for procedures as needed for education.
• Administer injections and other delegated nursing tasks.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

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

• 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.

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.