What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Neurology position at Salem Hospital?

We are seeking a full-time LPN to support our multispecialty practice onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The responsibilities of the LPN will be supporting traditional clinical duties such as phone triage, office visits, patient education, injections, and in basket management. Review and reconcile physicians' orders and update medical data. Communicate pertinent information to involved parties according to system guidelines. Primary contact will be with clinicians, physician practices, acute care facilities, skilled nursing, extended care facilities, medical supply companies as well as outside agencies for both current and potential patients. Ensure that physician orders and all Medicare-required documentation are received and communicated to the appropriate staff. Maintain professional and collaborative internal and external relations with contacts. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: -Ensure that clinical and non-clinical data is updated and corrected in the electronic medical record (EPIC) as appropriate. -Generate inter-agency discipline referrals based on the clinician's request. -Assists with patient-related issues resulting in calls to doctor's offices as well as other health care providers as directed by case managers. -Assists and may coordinate follow-up with various labs and obtain clinical orders per physician's request. -Ensure that clinical documentation and medical orders are entered in accordance with agency standards. -Coordinate and/or assist with ordering medical supplies and DME and ensure proper follow-up when needed. -Assist with patient assessments, including vital signs, and report changes in patient condition to the care team.

Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] -preferred

Experience
Medical experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, and understanding of health-related conditions and information.
- Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information, including but not limited to: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Ability to administer medication; routes of administration may include injections, intravenous, and oral medications.
- Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, clear, and concise manner.

Preferred:

Experience working in a community-based medical practice

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
NSMC will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

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