LPN in Somers Point, New Jersey at Shore Medical Center

Job Description:

Provides support for team and provider(s) during facility encounters. Performs follow-up care per provider instructions and in accordance with scope of practice. Assists patient education. Documents clinical information into the medical record.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patient for exams by reviewing history, collecting current information and appropriate vital signs, documenting in the medical record according to guidelines (e.g., hearing, vision, blood pressure).
• Prepares room and equipment for procedures and assist physician as needed
• Assisting with thyroid ultrasound and thyroid biopsies
• Knowledge of basic computer software, and the ability to learn computer software relating to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required
• Initiates interventions and health education according to prevention guidelines
• Administering medications and vaccinations
• Assist with monitoring and management of patient and physician electronic messages as delegated by the physician and within scope of practice
• Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, consultants and follow-up appointments as ordered by physician
• Management of patient prescription refills, prior authorizations and insurance queries
• Management of inventory of supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms
• Send/receive patient medical records in accordance with Health Insurance. Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other state and federal regulations
• Ensures messages and callbacks are processed in a timely manner. Answers practice emails in a timely and professional manner
• Obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Complete forms/requisitions as needed
• Ability to multi-task in an efficient, thorough, and prioritized manner
• Other administrative duties as needed

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development required.
• Must possess LPN licensure in current state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience as an LPN.
• Prior experience in Endocrinology practice or Diabetes required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Salary Range:

$25.07 - $33.78hr