What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) position at Southern Urology?
Job Overview:
THIS IS A PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION (NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS) - OPELOUSAS CLINIC
WE ARE A BUSY SPECIALTY CLINIC - CANDIDATES MUST BE PERSONABLE AND HAVE EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF WORKING IN A CLINICAL SETTING IN PATIENT CARE. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS AND EMR. ON THE JOB TRAINING IS PROVIDED
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Perform routine medical procedures such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, and catheterization.
- Conduct patient assessments and document medical histories accurately.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Catheter insertion, removals and voiding trials.
- Candidates may be asked to give injections or draw labs.
- Candidate must be able to prioritize and multi-task since you would be asked to work with ALL providers in our office.
- Charting in EMR
- Triage patients, go over review of systems and chief complaint and get chart started and ready for the Provider
- Communicate with Providers
- Collaborate with the Provider to create a Plan of Care for each patient
- Create and contribute to patients' medical records as needed
- Track and maintain medical supply inventory for your area
- Prescription refills and prior authorizations for meds
- Discuss in office procedures with patients and answer any questions or concerns
- Handle all patient phone calls
- In-office Procedure scheduling and consents
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person