LPN, OBGYN Office, Full-Time at LOUISIANA WOMENS HEALTHCARE

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Nursing Theory, HIPAA Regulations, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Communication Skills, Clinical Judgment, Patient Confidentiality

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description LPN POSITION: LPN REPORTS TO:Clinical Director General duties: The LPN position requires rendering nursing care to patients in support of and as directed by the physician. Provides direction to the medical assistant to ensure smooth patient flow and monitors MD schedule to ensure appropriate scheduling. The LPN position will also train as a room nurse to greet and update patient information, generate forms and communicate professionally with patient and MD and team members. Other duties are assigned by the Clinical Director according to policies and procedures and the mission of Louisiana Women’s Healthcare. Job responsibilities: Phone Triage Ensures phone messages are retrieved and returned after consulting with the physician within a timely manner. Documents all conversations with patients in the appropriate format and placed in the medical records Educates patient about diagnostic procedures, medications, lab results, and maintenance of health Dispense drug samples when directed by physician; documents the dispensing in the medical records Schedules surgeries for physician and coordinates with other staff when assists are needed Notifies patients of dates and times of surgery, pre-op instructions and appointments/and post-op appointments Ensures that encounter form is completed before directing patient to the discharge area Maintains strict patient confidentiality. Follows all HIPAA regulations Keeps individual work area clean Performs other work-related duties as required Room Nurse Greets patients and updates patient information in EMR Generate forms in advance for scheduled patients and on demand for work-in patients Escorts patients into exam areas timely Performs vital signs and obtains patient history, records information on the appropriate visit form, recording chief reason/complaint for the visit Updates relevant information on problem list at every visit Checks schedules and organizes patient flow Labels patient specimens for laboratory testing Enter lab orders per the physician into the medical records Ensures the encounter form is complete before directing patient to the discharge area Follow-up with all missed appointments, including no-shows; documents in the medical records and contacts patient for appropriate follow-up appointment. Ensure exam rooms are neat and full supplied Delivers all specimens to the appropriate receptacles with appropriate paperwork Maintains open communication between nurses Maintains strict patient confidentiality. Follows all HIPAA regulations Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures Knowledge of nursing theory, regulations and practices Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance Skills: Computer literacy Skilled in data entry Demonstrate communication skills, tack, diplomacy, sensitivity, clarity and accuracy Maintain a positive working relationship with physician other co-workers Abilities: Ability to understand and interpret policies and regulations. Ability to utilize good clinical judgment Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with physician, team member and patient Ability to follow policies and procedures as directed Environmental/Working Conditions: Normal office environment This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. JOB STATUS: This is a full time, non-exempt position. Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education and Background: Previous experience as LPN in the private physician setting, preferably OB/GYN office or Family Practice. Computer literacy required. Current Louisiana Practical Nurse License Required to maintaining license Maintain CPR certification Temperament: Work well under stressful conditions, maintain a professional disposition Physical Requirements: Visual and manual dexterity for data entry on the computer. Tolerate prolonged sitting or standing All duties to be performed with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

The LPN provides nursing care to patients under the direction of the physician and ensures smooth patient flow by coordinating with medical assistants. Responsibilities include phone triage, educating patients, scheduling surgeries, and maintaining patient confidentiality.