A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Reports to Operations Manager or Team Leader, the LPN provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers. The LPN provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The LPN is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations, and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations.
Job Description:
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision 403b with Match Opportunity for Career Growth
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Active, unencumbered multistate (compact) LPN nursing license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, specifically Kentucky, Indiana or Ohio.
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
6 months to 1-year experience preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide patient care by giving clear direction to the patient, address patient concerns about the exam. Document appropriately in patient chart. 2. Ensure completion of all forms vital to the revenue cycle (i.e. verification/clarification of orders, waivers for non- covered services, encounter form) 3. Provide instructions to patient under direction of the provider(s). 4. Ensure complete and accurate information in patient chart. 5. Maintain adequate level of supplies in exam rooms and workstation. 6. Clean and disinfect exam rooms. 7. Perform cleaning, maintenance, and/or sterilization of equipment and instruments. Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate supervisor. 8. OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA compliance. 9. Assist with completion of patient requests. 10. Completion of referral process/outpatient test scheduling, and precertification. 11. Timely and accurate filing/distribution of all patient information. 12. Interact with Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues. 13. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint ability to learn other computer skills. 2. Must have good organizational skills and work professionally with doctors, hospital administration and management, SEP employees and the public. 3. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture. 4. Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance. 5. Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events. 6. Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly. 7. Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail. 8. Must utilize resources wisely. 9. Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same. 10. Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
N/A FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you have a passion for taking care of the community and are interested in Healthcare, you will take pride in the level of care we provide at St. Elizabeth. We take care of patients and each other. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.
