Lpn - Medical Office - South Bend, United States - Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Health System

Verified Company

South Bend, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

Saint Joseph Health System is a notforprofit, multihospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes:

254bed acutecare hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
58bed acutecare hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Retirement savings account with employer match
Generous paid time off programs
Employee referral incentive program
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Nursing Scholarship opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Administers direct and indirect patient care to patients in an ambulatory care setting as appropriate to the qualifications of an LPN. Works under the direction of a physician or professional healthcare provider. Coordinates and implements appropriate nursing interventions and patient care support services in conjunction with the physician's or healthcare provider's comprehensive patient care plan.

JOB DUTIES

Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
Evaluates acute patient telephone calls and adds to daily schedule as appropriate.
Provides counseling and/or direction to patient based on physician/healthcare provider preference or after consultation with provider. Provides for the physical, emotional, and safety needs of patients under the general direction of the ambulatory care physician or healthcare provider.
Properly sets up exam room and prepares patients for examinations and procedures. Assists with procedures and examinations per physician/healthcare provider preference.
Accurately assesses patient symptoms, reactions, and physical condition and records data in the medical record. Documents vital signs and any other measures indicated by the condition or diagnosis of the patient per office protocol.
Schedules tests, admissions, etc. for patients with area hospitals and facilities as ordered by the physician/healthcare provider. In doing so, maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all members of the office, other provider offices, hospital services, and community agencies.
Provides instructions and/or educational training on special tests, procedures, or health and lifestyle modifications per physician or healthcare provider orders.
Assists physician or healthcare provider with specialized treatments, i.e. gynecological exams, minor surgeries, electrocautery, biopsies, sigmoidoscopies, casting, sterile technique procedures, and specimen preparation.
Coordinates and directs, under the supervision of the ambulatory care setting manager, the activities of clinical personnel as determined by the specific needs of the site. May include tasks such as staff scheduling, quality assurance, oversight of students, nursing support, etc. Serves as a mentor. 12. Performs office laboratory procedures, which may include assisting with collection, testing, handling, transporting, and documenting of specimens.
Participates in professional development and enhancement activities, i.e. organizational sponsored CEU's and informal educational opportunities.
Demonstrates the ability to perform responsibly in emergency situations based on the assessed needs of the patient.
Maintains scheduled office visits by demonstrating appropriate time management and priority setting skills.
Provides operational and organizational assistance to the physician or healthcare provider by keeping the office running smoothly, ensuring patients are ready for examination to eliminate waiting time, anticipating the needs for equipment and instruments, and assuring all pertinent tests/reports are available.
Assures all documentation in the medical record is complete, accurate, timely, and cosigned by the physician or healthcare provider.
Notifies patient of test results. This may include advising of medication changes, abnormal values, followup testing and other highly sensitive conditions.
Handles all aspects of a prescription refill from retrieving the message from the script line, pulling the chart for review by the physician/healthcare provider and phoning or faxing the refill to the pharmacy. Appropriately documents in the medical record.
Assists clinical associates with immunizations, lab draws, blood pressure checks, injections, rooming patients and other duties as necessary.
Communicates with patients and visitors to the office in a professional, courteous, friendly and nonintimidating manner. Must be able to articulate the importance of the recommended directives of the physician or healthcare pr