Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), MWMG-Neurology, Full Time Days
About The Position
This position is responsible for LPN nursing services in a physician office practice to control patient flow for physician, obtain and document patient vitals, perform EKG strips, and other nursing duties as assigned. The role involves providing general nursing care, assisting physicians with procedures, managing patient history and documentation, ensuring adequate supplies, educating patients and families, handling patient inquiries, scheduling appointments and procedures, and maintaining high standards of customer service. The LPN will also learn front office functions, assist with disability forms, work with third-party payors for authorizations, and provide coverage in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
Requirements
- Valid LPN License from Virginia required.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
- Must have knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
- Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
- Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
- Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to reach above/overhead.
- Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a Physician Office preferred.
- Previous experience with practice specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides general nursing care to patients to include obtaining and documenting patient vitals (height, weight, BP).
- Rooms patients and facilitates patient flow throughout the office.
- Assists Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
- Obtains patient history, chief complaint and vitals and documents in the medical record.
- Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available at all times.
- Provides patient and family education as appropriate.
- Responds to and provides guidance for return calls to patients for patient treatment related phone inquiries.
- Ensures patient appointments are assigned according to risk and severity.
- Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent documents and reports.
- Establishes and maintains high standard for customer satisfaction and customer service.
- Schedules patient appointments for office visits.
- Assists patients with scheduling of procedures, tests, and radiological exams.
- Obtains authorization for procedures and studies as required.
- Schedules patient surgeries.
- Ensures necessary films are available for surgeries and appointments.
- Learns front office functions, providing backup support and coverage as required.
- Fills out disability forms for MD/PA to review and sign.
- Works with third party payors to obtain authorization/pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other procedures ordered by physician.
- Rotates/provides coverage for clinical staffing needs in various Mary Washington Medical Group practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equitable and transparent compensation practices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
