LPN (Warren Clinic) - Gastroenterology

Saint Francis Health System • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The LPN position at Warren Clinic in Gastroenterology involves assisting healthcare providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, and care coordination to ensure effective patient care and satisfaction. The role requires direct provision of ancillary services and specialized knowledge integral to nursing functions, with a focus on patient interaction and support.

Requirements

• Has completed the prescribed curricula of a practical nursing program or has completed equivalent coursework as approved and verified by a state board of nursing.
• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• 0 - 1 year related experience.
• Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
• Demonstrated patient care skills.
• Demonstrated PC skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience or education to provide ancillary services and patient education or decision-making support.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and expresses sensitivity to patient needs and condition.
• Assesses and documents general condition of patient including recording chief complaint, vital signs, weight, medications, social history and verifies symptoms and interventions in the patient medical record.
• Records services and diagnoses for accurate completion of encounter forms, requisitions, consent forms and advance beneficiary notices.
• Assists provider with patient examinations, procedures and treatments according to established protocols.
• Independently performs ancillary services including venipunctures, x-rays, etc. per protocols.
• Maintains medical records including preparation of charts, filing of correspondence and test results.
• Assists in coordination of care through messaging patient telephone calls, scheduling appointments, communicating prescription refills, etc. according to established protocols.
• Successfully uses IDX, EMR and other computer applications to accomplish tasks according to policies and procedures.
• Tracks ordered or pending tests, procedures and referrals according to protocol.
• Administers medication orally and via intra-muscular injection as directed by physician order.
• Determines eligibility and obtains authorization for services.
• Schedules tests and appointments for referred services.
• Tracks referrals made for services.
• Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education as directed by the provider.
• Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs.
• Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions.
• Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies.
• Remains informed and compliant with current Health System, Warren Clinic, OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree