OB Intake Nurse (LPN)

Heart-of-Ohio-Family-Health-Centers-1; Ohio; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of Ohio Family Health is seeking an OB Intake Nurse (LPN) to perform intake visits for pregnant patients, gather health history, educate on prenatal care, and schedule follow-ups. The role includes lab ordering per protocol and assisting with other nursing tasks as time permits.

We require an Ohio LPN license and an Associates Degree in Nursing; immunization experience is preferred and the candidate must work well in a team and follow clinic policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Ohio LPN license.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Vaccination/immunization experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local health care laws and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow established policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete OB intake visits and collect patient history for the provider.
• Educate patients on prenatal care expectations and provide materials.
• Manage paperwork entering the clinic and assist with triage.
• Call patients with abnormal lab results and relay information.
• Assist with training of new Medical Assistants and maintain privacy regulations.
• Perform routine nursing duties such as immunizations, vitals, and rooming patients.
• Assist Lead LPN with maintaining clinical supplies at the site.

Skills

LPN license

Associates Degree

Immunization experience

Professional communication

Follow policies

Cultural sensitivity

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary: The OB Intake Nurse (LPN) position performs intake visits for pregnant patients which includes collecting patient medical, social, and other history, retrieving patient records, education patients on what to expect during prenatal care, scheduling follow up visits, and ordering labs according to a protocol. The position would also be responsible for completing and submitting Pregnancy Risk Assessment Forms under supervision of the provider. To a more limited extent, the OB Intake nurse would be responsible for assisting with other nursing functions as time allows. These activities would include managing paperwork coming into the clinic, rooming patients, triaging patient problems at the front desk or over the phone, administering nursing care to patients with medical conditions or injuries, providing immunizations, maintaining medical records, and calling patients to deliver messages on behalf of the provider.Reports to: Women's Health Program ManagerSupervises: NoDress Requirement: scrubs in accordance to Heart of Ohio Family Health’s dress code policyWork Schedule: F/TMonday through Friday during standard business hoursTimes are subject to change due to business necessityNon-ExemptJob Duties, these are considered essential to the successful performance of this position:Complete OB intake visits and gather a thorough history of the patient for the provider.Educates patients on what to expect during their prenatal care and provide education materials.Manage paperwork coming into the clinic.Calls patients will abnormal lab results and answers patient calls about lab resultsParticipates in the training of new Medical Assistants.Follows all laws and regulations and adheres to all of the Organization’s policies and procedures, especially the hazardous, health and safety proceduresAssists with phone and walk-in triage.Assists with patient rooming and typical nurse floor duties depending on need. Assists Lead LPN with maintaining clinical supply levels at assigned site.Other duties as assigned (non-essential)Equipment Operated:Telephone & FaxComputer & PrinterBlood Glucose MonitorBlood Pressure MachinesWaived function testingPulse oximeterEKGCentrifugeNST machineOxygenAudiometerAudio VisualHBA1C analyzerUltrasoundOther office and medical equipment as assignedFacility Environment:Heart of Ohio Family Health operates in multiple locations, in Columbus, OH. All facilities have a medical office environment with front-desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, nursing stations, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet facilities. All facilities are on the main ground floor and ADA compliant.Physical Demands and Requirements: these may be modified to accurately perform the essential functions of the position:Mobility = ability to easily move without assistanceBending = occasional bending from the waist and kneesReaching = occasional reaching no higher than normal arm stretchLifting/Carry = ability to lift and carry a normal stack of documents and/or filesPushing/Pulling = ability to push or pull a normal office environmentDexterity = ability to handle and/or grasp, use a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment accurately and quicklyHearing = ability to accurately hear and react to the normal tone of a person’s voiceVisual = ability to safely and accurately see and react to factors and objects in a normal settingSpeaking = ability to pronounce words clearly to be understood by another individualJob Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of OhioAssociates Degree in nursingPrior vaccine and immunization experience, preferredAbility to work with supervision and make decisions based on established policies and proceduresSkills to expertly deliver exceptional health care to the publicAbility to successfully work in unison with others to create an efficient, harmonious work environmentDemonstrates competency in working sensitively and respectfully with people of various cultures and social statusKnowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to health care and safetyAbility to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional mannerAbility to maintain an established work schedule to ensure dependability and accuracy of work quality