Licensed Practical Nurse Infectious Disease Clinic
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Job Location:
Somerset, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
LPN
Infectious Disease Clinic
Full Time
Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday
Job Summary
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
FLSA: Non-exempt Education:
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 Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
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. S
- 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
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