Licensed Practical Nurse Neurosurgery Clinic
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Job Location:
Somerset, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
LPN-Clinic
Neurosurgery
Full Time
Days
Job Functions
As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Director of Physician Practices
Education: Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
License: Current LPN/PN to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or a current multistate license 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 patients 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.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Lifepoint Health provides a diversified healthcare delivery network that includes community hospital campuses, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities across the United States.
