Practice Nurse (LPN) Twin Rose Family Medicine (Part Time)

Lancaster General Health • Columbia, PA

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About The Position

The position involves providing nursing services to patients at a provider's office, with responsibilities spanning various age groups from pediatric to geriatric. The role requires clinical judgment, patient education, and coordination of care, ensuring high-quality patient experiences and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Completion of a LPN or RN educational program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.
• Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care, or other related specialty nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols.
• Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient-specific education including preventive care, chronic disease management, and medications.
• Prepares patients for visits using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures and exams.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including hearing, flu, urine, and strep tests.
• Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit.
• Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress.
• Follows up with patients between visits as necessary.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care.
• Assists in coordination of referrals, education, and community resources.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate during interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Handles all patient information confidentially according to privacy policies.

Benefits

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

What This Job Offers

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