LPN (Warren Clinic) - Rheumatology

Warren Clinic • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

This position assists providers with patient examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and care coordination for the purpose of facilitating effective delivery of patient care and patient satisfaction. The role is responsible for the direct provision of ancillary services or advanced, specialized knowledge or experience integral to their job function.

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.
• Holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or certificate from a practical nursing program.
• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• 0 - 1 year related experience.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus, per qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree