Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Confidential Employer
US - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
July 2, 2024
Medical

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides routine clinic nursing procedures and personal care services to patients.

Competencies

Patient Care Communication (verbal)

Patient Service Detail Oriented

Technical Skills Medical Terminology

*Essential Functions: *

Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight

Assists Provider with patient examinations

perform medical procedures, and wound care, as needed

Administers and documents medication administration in patient chart example oral subconscious or intramuscular injection

Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples

Reviews Provider's orders, lab requests and close out tasks and provider or nurse and LPN buckets

Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for provider

Assist patients with scheduling follow appointments

Complete and submit prior authorizations for imaging, medications, Nexplanon, Paragard, procedures

Processes patient referral requests and Conducts insurance Verification for referrals

Follow up on patient request as ordered by provider example medication refills telephone inquiries from affiliated agencies and other specialty providers as needed

Maintains health department STD treatment lists and verification records

Communicate with affiliated agencies regarding test results and updates on patients, maintenance of Health Department. STD Tx lists and verification of Tx

Supports Chronic Care Management Team

Assist with stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies

Assist in administering Covid-19 testing and education

Sterilizes equipment and supplies

Maintains crash cart to ensure all medications and supplies are current

Act as back up for patient flow

Meeting with pharmaceutical representative and receiving medications and aiding with connecting with providers

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Supervisory Functions:

None

Qualifications:

One year certificate from college or technical school for Licensed Graduate Practical Nursing; One year of practical experience in a community health center or an allied health field environment.

Strong customer service focus

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``` - Effective verbal communication skills - Teamwork orientation - Organized and able to manage competing priorities

Qualifications continued:

Good judgment

Resourcefulness in problem solving

Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability

Associated topics: hemodialysis, licensed, licensed practical, lpn, lvn, med surg, mtp, pediatrics, practical nurse lpn, vocational

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