LPN - Strasburg Family Medicine (Full Time)

About the Role

To provide nursing services to patients at a provider’s office. Patient care includes care for pediatric (infant to 12 years), adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 64 years), and geriatric (over 64 years) age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical advice by phone or 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 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. Gathers information from patient and directs to the RN or Provider when necessary.
• 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.
• Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further 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.
• Ensures 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 patient 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 to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Assists in coordination of referrals, education, and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by maintaining a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Handles all patient information confidentially according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies.
• Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.
• May require regional travel; valid driver’s license is required if traveling.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an LPN educational program.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• 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.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week, with flexible scheduling options including 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.
• One evening per week and weekend rotation required.
• Office hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Saturday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Pay

Eligible for a sign-on bonus.