Licensed Practical Nurse

Advanced Urology Institute•Inverness, FL

11d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with facility, departmental, and professional nursing practice. The role uses specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skills to assess patient data, plan care, and provide and evaluate appropriate care. Electronic-format documentation is required. The LPN supports a urological clinic by assessing new and established patients, reviewing medical and urological histories and diagnostic results, assisting with office and hospital procedure preparation, and providing direct assistance during urological office procedures. The position also delivers patient education, performs treatments and clinical tasks as ordered, follows up on test results, and responds to patient inquiries. The LPN provides delegation and oversight to care delivery by the physician team and complies with patient confidentiality, health, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Current LPN license as required by the state.
Completion of an LPN program.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Six months to one year of related experience; urology experience is preferred.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of urological office procedures, including uroflow testing, post-void residual testing, intravesical administration, urinary catheterization, urodynamic testing, urinalysis, and venipuncture.
Knowledge of healthcare system operations such as electronic medical records (EMR), database management, medical terminology, healthcare coding systems, clinic functions, governmental regulations, compliance requirements, and payer guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care.
Basic computer, keyboarding, and Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, multitask, apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and analyze complex data.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations, provide exceptional patient service, build relationships with patients, and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
Related experience preferably in urology.

Responsibilities

Review patient histories, including prior medical, surgical, and urological history, and document assessments thoroughly within appropriate time frames.
Review information obtained by internal and external healthcare team members and recognize diagnostic results relevant to the patient's current urological health.
Perform nursing skills used in the urological clinic and apply knowledge of laboratory services and their requirements.
Collaborate with surgical scheduling regarding patient preparation, required clearances, abnormal pretesting results, and questions or issues related to office and hospital procedures.
Provide direct surgical assistance with urological office procedures.
Delegate and oversee direct and indirect care delivery by the physician team.
Provide urological education to patients and assist physicians with patient examinations as needed.
Review physician orders, laboratory requests, and follow-up needs with patients.
Perform treatments as ordered by physicians, including medication administration, dressing changes, and catheterizations.
Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the medical personnel in charge.
Perform blood draws and handle and dispose of medications, chemical substances, needles, syringes, and other treatment materials properly.
Sterilize equipment and supplies as needed.
Respond to patient telephone inquiries by evaluating and addressing problems and questions, and screen for same-day schedule additions as needed.
Follow up with patients on laboratory results, including scheduling additional tests.
Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
Maintain patient confidentiality and share information only on a need-to-know basis.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and organizational health and safety policies.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.