Licensed Practical Nurse

About Kidney Care Specialists Kidney Care Specialists is committed to meeting renal needs tailored to our patients and their families by providing excellence through compassionate, patient-centered care. We pride ourselves on providing the best care possible and have received numerous awards for quality. Our dialysis units have repeatedly won center-of-excellence awards, and we are thrilled to see our program recognized as one of the nation's best. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Licensed Practical Nurse to assist our physicians/providers in providing quality medical care to our patients. Essential Work Duties Monitoring and responding to the prescription line by reviewing requests using the patient chart (paper or electronic), verifying with the provider as needed, and documenting appropriately. Triaging patient telephone calls for proper patient management. Giving injections and/or starting an IV line as necessary/directed. Contacting primary care physician, in/outpatient services as needed, pharmacies with prescriptions/refills as requested. Calling patients/families (following HIPAA guidelines) with results of tests, x-rays, etc. Performing any other duties as requested by the provider, Clinical Manager, Office Manager, or Practice Administrator. Maintaining a pleasant, professional, and welcoming environment for our patients and their families.

Qualifications Education:

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Experience :

1-2 years working in a physician's office with patient care preferred, 1-2 years of healthcare experience preferred

Licensure:

Current Pennsylvania Practical Nurse licensure, CPR certification

Skills Required:

Knowledge of medical terminology, math skills, analytical skills, good communication skills, ability to work well with people pleasantly and cooperatively, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills:

Ability to use medical equipment, including a centrifuge, an automatic sphygmomanometer, etc. Ability to use a calculator, copier, fax machine, and computer programs.

Specific Abilities:

Accurately measure and document: blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, and body temperature; urine testing, injections SQ. Assist in patient care as requested by the physician/provider. Respond to patient requests/phone calls in a professional manner. Monitor and respond to patient prescription requests by reviewing the patient chart, verifying with the provider as needed, and documenting appropriately. EEOC Kidney Care Specialists provides equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

LPN License (Required)

Work Location:

In person