LPN Care Coordinator

Gahanna, OH, United States

About the Role

The role of the License Practical Nurse (LPN) at US Urology Partners is to provide administrative and clinical support to the providers of the practice. The LPN must be able to work independently as well as interact as part of a team, consistently demonstrating respect and professionalism to fellow staff members.

What You'll Be Doing

The LPN directs assigned provider patient schedule throughout the day.

Responsible for medication/script line. Re-directs the message to the RN, PA/ NP or provider if any clinical assessments need to be made on the patient's behalf.

Responsible for completing, in a timely manner, all company training and in-services, including but not limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements.

Prepares room & equipment for office procedures assisting providers with office procedures to carry out clinical care including preparing the patient for their appointment.

After proper identification of the patient by full name and birthdate, the LPN will greet patients in the waiting area and escort them to the clinical care area for which their appointment is scheduled. Once the patient is placed in the exam room, the LPN assists in placing all personal belongings in the appropriate place in the exam room. Patient EMR chart is to be accurately updated in regards to weight, vital signs, medications and medical updates ensuring medical update form has been completed and the chart is ready for the provider (including lab work, x-rays, consultations).

The LPN explains procedures to the patients addressing any questions or concerns they may have within the scope of practice.

Maintains working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and applies these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities.

Reports any adverse medication events to supervising provider.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Expect from You Graduate of an accredited LPN Program

Current state License

Current CPR certification

At least one (1) year of medical/surgical experience is preferred

Travel to other Clinics as needed

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

What We are Offer You

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here "Every Family Matters"

Compassion

Make Someone's Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

Respect

Treat people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation's largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.