Nurse, LPN - GI

Summit Health Management; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Clinical Services team in Berkeley Heights and New Providence, NJ. The LPN will provide direct patient care under supervision, document in the EHR, and support seamless patient flow.

Ideal candidates hold NJ nursing licensure with BLS, strong English communication, and solid organizational skills. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities in a physician-led network focused on quality patient

Qualifications

• NJ State Nursing License and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to office patients under supervision.
• Deliver direct patient care within licensure scope and policy.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Support efficient patient flow and timely care.
• Accurately obtain vital signs and document results.
• Coordinate referrals and orders in PMS and EHR.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Vocational/Technical School Diploma

New Jersey Nursing License

BLS certification

Associates degree preferred

Tools

EHR

Practice Management System

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Grade: 29

Department: Clinical Services

Supervisor/Reports To: Clinical/Practice Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt (FLSA): Non Exempt

Written/Revised Date: 2-26-2014

Supervisory Responsibility: N

Locations: Berkeley Heights & New Providence

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Essential Job functions:

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures. Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in HER.
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

General Job functions:

• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Loud noises
• Vibration
• Extreme temperatures
• Confined spaces
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
• Magnetic fields
• Radiation
• Sharps
• Latex Blood-borne Pathogens:
• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required. Associates degree preferred
• New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Pay Range: $33.99 - $42.50 Hourly

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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