Urology LPN BWH

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Licensed Practical Nurse - 40 hour Day - BWH Urology Clinic at Faulkner Hospital

A $5,000.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our LPN positions.

 

Job Summary

- Review and reconcile physicians' orders and update medical data.
- Communicate pertinent information to involved parties according to system guidelines.
- Primary contact will be with clinicians, physician practices, acute care facilities, skilled nursing, extended care facilities, medical supply companies as well as outside agencies for both current and potential patients.
- Ensure that physician orders and all Medicare-required documentation are received and communicated to the appropriate staff.
- Maintain professional and collaborative internal and external relations with contacts.
- Ensure that clinical and non-clinical data is updated and corrected in the electronic medical record (EPIC) as appropriate.
- Generate inter-agency discipline referrals based on the clinician’s request.
- Assists with patient-related issues resulting in calls to doctor’s offices as well as other health care providers as directed by case managers.
- Assists and may coordinate follow-up with various labs and obtain clinical orders per physician’s request.
- Ensure that clinical documentation and medical orders are entered in accordance with agency standards.
- Coordinate and/or assist with ordering medical supplies and DME and ensure proper follow-up when needed.
- Assist with patient assessments, including vital signs, and report changes in patient condition to the care team.

 

Education
Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN License] required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred

Experience
Medical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, understanding of health-related conditions and information.
- Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Ability to administer medication; routes of administration may include injections, intravenous and oral medications.
- Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner.

 

 

Onsite

 

1153 Centre Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$29.13 - $43.64/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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