What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at East Carolina Anesthesia Associates?
Description
Job title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Regional ECPC Pain Clinic
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Department: ECPC Pain Clinics
Reports to: Practice/Office Manager, ECPC Pain Clinic
Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a vital role to the pain clinic. The LPN will utilize both clinical and administrative tasks to help clinicians in the pain clinic. Daily responsibilities include taking-in patients, assisting the physician before/during/after procedures, in addition to various administrative tasks such as conducting prior authorizations and documenting medical information into the electronic medical records system. The LPN must be attentive to patient needs and communicate any potential issues to staff. The LPN identifies patients needs, provides safe and professional care, and communicates any needs to the provider. The LPN must demonstrate professionalism and tact during difficult patient situations. The LPN will:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Triage patients.
- Take vitals.
- Prepare/clean up procedure rooms.
- Assist physicians with a wide variety of procedures.
- Fax notes to other practices.
- Document patient notes in EMR (eClinicalWorks).
- Obtain prior authorizations for procedures.
- Assisting with front desk processes when needed.
- Assist with the C-arm.
- Handle difficult situations with professionalism and tact.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma.
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse and received licensure from an accredited program.
- Two years’ LPN experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Proficiency with EMR systems.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, physicians, and external customers
- Strong ability to multitask
- Works to resolve problems or determines an appropriate course of action in a timely manner.
- Ability to multi-task and move from one project to another as needed.
- Strong time management, follow-through and organizational skills.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Work performed in an office environment.
- Involves frequent contact with physicians, leadership, and medical office staff.
- Work may be stressful at times.
- Interaction with others is frequent and often disruptive.
- Requires long periods of standing and walking
- Physical activity can be irregular and fast-paced regularly
- Must possess sufficient eye-hand coordination/manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment.
- Required normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports and evaluations.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds with no assistance
ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.
