Medical Office LPN-Nebraska Internal Medicine

At Nebraska Internal Medicine we specialize in healthcare for adults by providing preventive care to chronic condition management. Our robust internal team offers resources and specialties for our patients within our office including a lab, care navigation, and pharmacy services which serve our patients to the highest level of care. Our providers, clinical, and support teams thrive in an environment of collaboration and teamwork, relationship building with a family like feel. If you have high energy, strong attention to detail, and a desire to serve in a fast-paced environment filled with joy and positivity please consider joining our team. Our clinic is open M-F and closed on holidays.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.

3. *Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.

4. *Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies and list of medications from the patient and prepares patient for the visit.

5. *Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.

6. *Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/ appointments and specialty appointments.

7. *Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart.

8. *Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient’s condition in the patient chart.

9. *Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed heath care provider (MD, RN, PA, NP).

10. *Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.

11. Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager.

12. *Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated.

13. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.