Medical Office Lpn- Nebraska Internal Medicine

Do you have: # # # # # * High energy? # # # # # * Strong attention to detail? # # # # # * Desire to serve in a fast-paced environment filled with joy, positivity and an amazing team? If you answered yes to the question above, we have a position for you with Nebraska Internal Medicine.#Nebraska#Internal Medicine#specializes in healthcare for adults by providing preventive care for chronic condition management. Our robust internal team offers resources and specialties for our patients within our office, including a lab, care navigation, pharmacy care and coordination which serve our patients to the highest level of care. Our providers, clinical, and support teams thrive in an environment of collaboration and teamwork, relationship building with a family-like#environment.# Position Summary# Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurses assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values. 2. *Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients. 3. *Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies. 4. *Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and list of medications from the patient and prepares patient for the visit. 5. *Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures. 6. *Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/ appointments and specialty appointments. 7. *Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart. 8. *Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient#s condition in the patient chart. 9. *Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed heath care provider (MD, RN, PA, NP). 10. *Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education. 11. Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager. 12. Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated. 13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned. (Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk ##. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required.

Do you have:

• High energy?
• Strong attention to detail?
• Desire to serve in a fast-paced environment filled with joy, positivity and an amazing team?

If you answered yes to the question above, we have a position for you with Nebraska Internal Medicine. Nebraska Internal Medicine specializes in healthcare for adults by providing preventive care for chronic condition management. Our robust internal team offers resources and specialties for our patients within our office, including a lab, care navigation, pharmacy care and coordination which serve our patients to the highest level of care. Our providers, clinical, and support teams thrive in an environment of collaboration and teamwork, relationship building with a family-like environment.

Position Summary

Medical Office Licensed Practical Nurses assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.

3. *Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.

4. *Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and list of medications from the patient and prepares patient for the visit.

5. *Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.

6. *Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/ appointments and specialty appointments.

7. *Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart.

8. *Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient's condition in the patient chart.

9. *Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed heath care provider (MD, RN, PA, NP).

10. *Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.

11. Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager.

12. *Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated.

13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*". Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required.