Licensed Practical Nurse - Physician Practice

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Works as part of a care team to improve quality requirements, throughput, efficiency, and the overall patient experience. Provides care to designated patients and coordinates care across the continuum. Also performs administrative functions in the physician practice. This is an onsite position at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Allentown location, with a day shift and a Monday–Friday schedule with variable shifts.

Requirements

• Technical school diploma from an LPN program.
• Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients or dangerous situations.
• Basic computer skills, critical thinking, and ability to concentrate.
• Knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse license, required upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use. Patient care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient history and reason for visit; complete observation, physical examinations, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic data to assist the provider.
• Track and log ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests and ensure the provider receives all test results.
• Educate patients, maintain current and appropriate education materials, and evaluate the effectiveness of patient education.
• Assist patients with prescription refill inquiries, appointment scheduling, and referral authorization.
• Assist providers during procedures and examinations, and clean instruments and rooms afterward.
• Coordinate internal and external appointments for new and established patients according to medical needs, patient preferences, and the practice schedule.
• Observe physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors and intervene to prevent, minimize, or correct actual or potential patient risks.
• Participate in telephone triage by obtaining clinically appropriate data and symptoms and advising and instructing patients according to established protocols or provider orders.
• Perform administrative functions in the practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree