Practice Nurse (LPN) Healthworks Lititz (Full Time)
Summary
Job Description
LOCATION: LGHP Healthworks Lititz; Rock Lititz
HOURS: 40 hours per week, no weekends, no holidays
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm; Tuesday 9:00am-6:00pm; Friday 7:30am-2:00pm
We service the community by partnering with local employers to provide employees access to our network of primary care practices. We are modeled after Concierge Medicine and go above and beyond to provide the highest level of customer service and care to our patients. The member's experience at HealthWorks is extremely convenient and accessible, with our locations being onsite or near site to the employer, and well dispersed throughout the county. HealthWorks providers and clinical support staff provide relationship-based care and are able to spend plenty of time with members. Our network of practices is growing and we currently have 9 locations.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the auspices of the licensure. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
- Gathers relevant patient information pertinent for the nursing assessment and assists the RN in developing and modifying the plan of care.
- Organizes and implements designated nursing interventions and basic patient hygiene and comfort measures.
- Assists physicians with implementing the medical treatment regime.
- Evaluates and reports to the RN the status of, and changes in the patient's condition.
- Documents pertinent information and nursing actions and outcomes in the medical record.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
- Assists in managing emergency patient situations following established protocols and under the guidance of the RN.
- Assists the RN in implementing patient/significant others' teaching plans.
- Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Provides and performs all administrative responsibilities (complete and accurate patient registration including but not limited to walk-in, check in, and/or scheduled appointments); obtain accurate insurance card
Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate standard tools
Administer injections as prescribed
Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence in accordance with established triage protocols
Maintain/update membership file for each company monthly or as needed
Performs POCT including but not limited to flu, urine, strep and COVID tests
Performs Phlebotomy on site
Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after patient visits
Assists in coordination and scheduling of referrals and tests (x-ray, US, MRI, etc.) including but not limited to obtaining test authorization
Obtaining medication authorization and pending medication refills for provider
Order and stock supplies, including but not limited to immunizations, office supplies, medications and medical supplies
Assist with patient outreach as needed
Serves as a patient advocate by interacting with patients, visitor and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner with customer service as a top priority
Reports to provider patient’s status/changes in condition
Documents pertinent information, nursing actions, and outcomes in medical record
May travel to various HW sites to support operational needs
Participate in team and nurse huddles as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse, issued by a program for practical nursing accredited by the PA State Board of Nursing
- CPR Certification required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year of hospital/clinical experience
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
- 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
- Child Care Subsidies
- Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
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