Licensed Practical Nurse, Neurosurgery, First Shift

UofL Health • Full-time • Louisville, KY, US • 30m ago

Overview

University of Louisville Physicians- Neurosurgery is hiring

Location: Medical Center Northeast, 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd, Louisville KY 40245

Shift Options: 1st shift

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are instrumental in establishing an efficient work flow and promoting an environment in which our patients are cared for in a professional, timely and courteous manner. LPN’s provide clinical support to providers in order to ‘deliver patient-centered care with compassion and excellence’. The ideal candidate will demonstrate both technical excellence and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

Facilitate an exceptional patient care experience by ensuring and assisting patient flow within the office, attending to needs of patients, their families and medical staff
Prepare patient for physician visit by documenting the patient’s chief complaints, obtaining and documenting appropriate vital signs (height, weight, and temperature), as well as completing any necessary paperwork for the patient experience
Perform clinical duties such as injections and immunizations, other forms of medication administration, breathing treatments, Pulmonary Function Testing, dressings, vision/hearing testing, suture removal, patient education, and assisting physician with procedures
Perform laboratory testing such as specimen collection, finger sticks/heel sticks, performing tests, recordkeeping, and reporting
Providing indirect patient care in the phone triage setting. Will work with the physicians about the patient’s clinical condition and symptomatology
Responsible for scheduling patient appointments when necessary
Responsible for requesting patient prescription refills from the physician and ensuring eligibility
Completing clinical miscellaneous items such as school/sports physical forms, immunization certificates, obtaining patients lab results, etc
Crash cart: check and maintain cart, AED on a rotating basis
Provide excellent, clear documentation in every area of the office
Work closely with physicians and residents to ensure patient and family needs are met
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate degree or completion of nursing program over 18 months and up to 3 yrs. in duration, required
Current Kentucky Nursing License, required
1 year of LPN medical office experience, preferred
Certification:
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Knowledge of how to adapt to an ever changing work environment
Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures
Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to pediatric medical practice
Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families
Knowledge of electronic medical record system

Skills

Skill in performing LPN task appropriately
Skill in diplomacy in interpersonal interactions
Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families
Skill in organization and time management

Abilities

Ability to work with team members and patients from diverse backgrounds
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks
Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for a health care environment
Very mobile position, good portion of day will be spent walking, standing, reaching, and bending
Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position

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