LPN - Special Procedures

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Special Procedures works as part of a collaborative member of the clinical team to manage the care for patients requiring administration of IV therapy, assist with special procedures such as long-acting contraception, radiology and other duties as assigned. This dynamic role provides comprehensive, compassionate care, both in person and telephonically.

Responsibilities

• Infusion services
• Assistance with special procedures
• Maintenance of registries
• Telephonic triage
• Rapid response
• Completion of prior authorizations
• Direct clinical care including diagnostic testing
• Daily patient care coordination
• Handling administrative duties pertaining to patient care and records
• Performing medical testing: Chest X-rays, DEXA scanning, IRIS Diabetic Eye exams, EKG, Spirometry, Vital Signs, and collection of laboratory specimens as needed
• Obtaining prior authorizations as needed
• Conducting telephonic triage and appropriate routing or management of patient calls
• Providing assistance to providers for special procedures such as long-acting contraceptive placement, joint injections, incision and drainage, etc.
• Providing cross coverage for other clinical staff as needed
• Other clinical duties as assigned

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia
• Excellent IV skills are essential
• IV Certification required
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in English, with strong written and documentation skills
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience
• License/Certification: Current LPN license in the state of Georgia, IV Certification, and current BLS certification

Skills

• IV insertion and administration
• Medication preparation and administration
• Continuous monitoring of infusion patients
• Education for patients, families, or caregivers
• Inventory management
• Assessment of patient needs
• Facilitation of engagement with ancillary services or other resources
• Management of daily schedules and monitoring of special populations
• Documentation within the EMR
• Telephonic triage and appropriate routing or management of patient calls
• Special procedures assistance
• Cross coverage for other clinical staff

Benefits

Starting pay range: $30 - $40 per hour, based on credentials and geographic location.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six Company Paid Holidays and Three Personal Floating holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Leaves - Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Sick Leave, Time to Vote, Jury Duty
• Award Recognition Program
• Professional Learning & Development opportunities

• Company Paid benefits – Basic Life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, Health/Dependent Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits – Long and Short-term Disability, Pet Insurance, Legal, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Whole and Supplementary Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.