Practice Nurse (LPN/RN) Roseville Pediatrics (Full Time)

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Summary

The practice nurses at Roseville Pediatrics provide primary care exclusively for children from birth through age 18+. Lancaster General Health Roseville Pediatrics is an integral part of the healthcare team in the outpatient settings, providing a coordinated and holistic approach to patient care through our patient-centered model. We partner with our providers and other members of our clinical support team in the delivery of all patient care which positively impacts the lives of our patients.

Through a supportive and collaborative environment, we are encouraged to advance our skills, expand our clinical knowledge and pursue professional growth. Additionally, we serve our providers, patients, and their families by obtaining historical medical information from patients, obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications (past and present), providing sound clinical advice via our triage protocols, and providing ongoing lifestyle education. As a Practice Nurse, we have the opportunity to participate in daily/weekly huddles and are empowered to share new and innovative ideas, influencing clinical practice within our own department as well as the overarching health system and community.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Consults with provider as necessary.
• Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.
• Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool.
• Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice. 
• Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.
• Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.
• Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
• Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.
• Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary.
• Assures exam rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit. Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.
• Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress. Follows up with patient between visits as necessary.
• Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.
• Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.
• Assists in coordination of referrals, education and community resources.
• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.
• Participates in daily huddles with the provider.
• Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority. 
• Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.
• May require some regional travel - valid driver's license is required if traveling.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. 
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a LPN or a RN educational program
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• This role requires occasional regional travel.  Ability to travel to multiple sites is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) to Two (2) years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician’s office.
• Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience.

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ROSEVILLE Full Time Posted on 12/20/2024