What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) position at Wayland Family & Sports Medicine?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing high-quality patient care in a private family medicine office. This role requires a thorough understanding of patient needs, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Duties
- Assist the physician/clinician in the treatment of primary care patients
- Room patients and perform assessment
- Perform venipuncture and collect blood samples for laboratory tests as ordered by the clinician
- Maintain inventory of clinical supplies and replenish supplies as necessary
- Responsible for daily checks on emergency kit
- Enter labs and x-rays into patient’s records
- Administer all allergy injections as well as other vaccinations as needed and directed by physician.
- Educate patients and their families about medications, vaccines, and procedures, offering clear instructions and answering any questions to ensure their understanding
- Administer medications as directed by physician / clinician.
- Calls in or eprescribe prescriptions under authorization of physician / clinician.
- Maintain positive attitude and working relationship with patients, their family members, and coworkers.
- Check temperature of vaccine refrigerator daily.
- Quality control on all new test supplies before they are used and keep accurate record.
- Answer phone and return patient calls
- Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPPA standards.
- Manage and order vaccine inventory monthly. Check dates on stock items
- Manage patient record correspondence
- Review charge to ensure proper information for quality assurance
- Help coordinate referral and prior authorization process for patients in regards to radiology and specialty care
- Help coordinate prior authorization process in regards to medications
- This is a team effort position. There will be two full-time LPNs coordinating care for two full-time providers. Both nurses will coordinate the above mentioned responsibilities in a team manner.
Experience
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Valid LPN license in the state of practice.
- eClinicalWorks experience preferred but not necessary
We encourage applicants who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continuously improving their skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28