Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OBGYN, Full-Time (32 hours, day shift)

Essential Functions

• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
• Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.
• Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice.
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.
• Collections blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Auxists with care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Auxists in coordination of referrals, education and community resources.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Secondary Functions

• Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.
• May require some regional travel - valid driver's license is required if traveling.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Completion of a LPN or a 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.
• This role requires occasional regional travel.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) to Two (2) 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.

Physical Environment

• Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements: Bio hazardous Waste, Blood borne Pathogens.

Disclaimer

• The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute.
• The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.
• Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.
• Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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• We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.