LPN Clinics FT
Clinics
Clinics
Madison Ave Clinic - CB Madison Ave Clinic
Work at Madison Ave Clinic
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
40.0 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
LPN Clinics FT
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
LPN Clinics
Performs/directs patient care services including, but not limited to, admission interview, assessment, accurate documentation and timely patient flow.
Ensures priority care is given to patients in an emergency situation.
Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations.
Ensures patient is appropriately prepared for care encounter, anticipates patients/providers needs.
Prepares/obtains patient medical records and other information/documentation pertinent to patient encounter.
Assists healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed.
Ensures appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to the above.
Schedules and provides patient instruction(s) for tests, treatments and hospital admissions, following correct insurance protocol. (Ie. Precertification, referrals, chart documentation, etc.).
Provides patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up under direct supervision of the health care provider.
Maintain/update patient education materials and consent forms.
Receives, documents, prioritizes and responds to incoming calls as appropriate.
Notifies patients of lab and diagnostic test results using knowledge of disease management as directed by the provider.
Experience
Required:
Successful completion of clinicals as defined by graduating school.
Preferred:
One or more years of practical nursing experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Spanish Bilingual speaking ability a plus.
Education and/or Licensure-Certification
Requires active licensure as a Practical Nurse in Nebraska and/or Iowa.
Nebraska and Iowa are compact states so license must be held in the state of your residence.
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Knowledge/Skill/Abilities
Knowledge of:
anatomy and physiology, laboratory values and diagnostic results, disease management and pharmacology as it relates to the care of the patient, organizational policies, regulations and procedures, medical equipment and instruments, risk management, quality improvement and infection control, ICD-9 and CPT coding skills and insurance protocols.
Skills as demonstrated through:
Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of practical nursing, continuous accurate verbal and written communication, establishing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public, continuous time, resource and task management.
Keyword
LPN
Clinics
Nursing Services
LPN Clinics FT
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care Professional - NOS
Health Care - NOS
Nursing Services - NOS
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Posted 2009/10/21