Lead LPN Cardiovascular Center
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GENERAL DUTIES
Manages the care of patients:
- Triages patients in the office and on the telephone to determine the need for immediate medical attention. Communicates information to physician.
- Records allergies, vital signs, reason for visit, current medications, social and past medical history, abuse, fall risk, functional assessment and advance directives in patient record’s medical record.
- Assesses each patient for all appropriate screenings prior to the patient being seen by the physician. Ensures all Hedis codes are submitted for each visit.
- Discusses plan of care with physician before, during and following patient visit.
- Verifies physician’s order, prepares and administers medications and treatments to patients. Documents administration of medication/treatments in patient’s record and submits charges as required. Assesses the patient pre and post medication/treatment.
- Verifies physician’s order, prepares medication and required vaccine administration paperwork. Administers immunizations and documents all vaccine information in patient’s record. Assesses patient pre and post immunization.
- Cleans, sanitizes and reorganizes patient room after each visit.
Communicates with patients, pharmacies, hospitals and other medical related personnel:
- Communicates information between patients and physicians regarding lab/test results, medications, appointments, etc.
- Communicates with pharmacies regarding patient medication. Ensures prior authorizations are completed timely for patient medications.
- Sorts and distributes correspondence and scans into patient’s medical record after physician review and sign off.
- Ensures test/lab reports for patients are present in the medical record prior to the visit.
- Responds to incoming patient messages, chart messages promptly and records all communication in patient record.
Prepares patient for procedures performed in the office:
- Assembles and organizes supplies required for procedures. Provide privacy and instructions to patient, pre and post procedure.
- Assist physician during procedure, obtain specimen and complete appropriate paperwork. Deliver specimen to designated location.
- Applies supportive devices or bandages on patient, as ordered by physician. Documents appropriate information in patient’s record.
Monitors and orders medications and medical supplies:
- Keeps medications and supplies organized and discard out of date items.
- Orders the necessary medications and supplies to assure adequate supply of stock.
- Stores medications properly and utilizes High Alert stickers on lookalike/sound alike medications.
- Ensures all multi-dose medications are labeled with the date opened, expiration date and the nurse's initials.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensures all clinic logs are completed daily and only the current month log is available. All previous month logs are stored in a binder for review as required.
- Ensures the emergency kit and oxygen is checked monthly and the red lock is replaced monthly or after each use.
- Checks for expired medication and supplies throughout the clinic at least monthly. Advise Office Manager and education nursing staff on any expired findings.
- Ensures all surgical instruments are stored appropriately and packaging is intact.
- Ensures any regulatory issues identified are reported promptly to the Office Manager and tickets are submitted electronically as necessary.
Office Communication and Nursing Staff Training/Orientation:
- Participates in all scheduled clinic meetings.
- Ensures all newly hired nursing personnel are oriented to the clinic and to all computer programs.
- Trains newly hired employees on the clinic processes and flow using the new employee competency checklist as a guide.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years Related experience.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an Accredited LPN Program.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
CPR
Louisiana LPN Unencumbered Licensure
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
CPR certified.
Professional demeanor.
WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)
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