Job detail

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Internal Medicine Clinic

Lifepoint Health

#Vital Signs #LPN #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Nursing #Healthcare #ICD-10 #BCLS #Clinical Documentation

Quick overview

Provides direct patient care and assists registered nurses with assessments and plan of care interventions. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, administering medication, and managing patient scheduling and insurance authorizations.

Requirements summary

Requires graduation from an approved practical nursing program and a current LPN license in Kentucky. Candidates must obtain BCLS certification within 30 days of hire and possess knowledge of medical coding and insurance benefits.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient CarePhlebotomyVital SignsAppointment SchedulingWound CareICD-10Patient DocumentationSpecimen CollectionCPT CodesInsurance Re-authorization

Job description

LPN Internal Medicine Clinic | Full Time | Monday - Friday 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm

Positon Summary
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Education

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

License

• Current LPN/PN to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucly and be in good standing with the Board of health Professions

Certifications

• BCLS within 30 days of hire/transfer

Minimum Work Experience

• Knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT codes, insurance benefits and healthcare backgrounds

Required Essential Functions
Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
May administer medication.
Documents patient care given.
Assists RN with development of plan of care.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Schedules appointments and procedures as ordered by the provider.
Obtains insurance re-authorizations as requested for testing and scheduled procedures.

Non-Essential Functions
Attends clinic meetings.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
Reports all incidents, hazards, drug interactions, and initiate appropriate action.
Completes safety instructional programs.
Assists other team members when time permits.

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