Froedtert South is Hiring a Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse Paddock Lake Clinic Near Kenosha, WI
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator and the direction of the Physician, the Clinic LPN manages a broad range of clinical inquiries demonstrating Froedtert South values in all interactions. The LPN synchronizes patient care, updates the patient records and provides instruction on health maintenance as directed by medically based protocols.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School plus completion of Accredited Practical Nursing Program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Entry Level
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of telephone etiquette, computer, copy machine and fax use.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, medications and regulatory standards related to an ambulatory care setting.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Synchronizes patient care by: acting as a liaison with other healthcare providers, reviewing patient records with physicians and facilitating follow-up/ follow-through on diagnostic test results and new or additional orders with the patient and scheduling diagnostic testing and office appointments.
Documents patient interaction, updates patient records and facilitates the completion of requests for medical information.
Identifies emergent/ urgent/ routine inquiries and provides information to patients that is consistent with the physicians’ practice philosophy.
Facilitates in-patient and outpatient hospital billing.
Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.