Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Women’s Care, founded in 1998, is a leading women’s healthcare group in the United States, dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for women through their reproductive years and beyond. With 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists across the country, Women’s Care provides comprehensive patient care in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility. 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices.  They prepare patients during office visits and assist patients and family members before, during and after a doctor’s visit. 

• Performs general nursing care to patients (including phone and in-person triage) in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examinations, and testing of patients.
• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics and additional information such as test results in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collects blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepares them for testing.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to the physician.
• Greets patients and prepares them for examination, screens patients for appropriate information and instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Assists with referrals and medication refills.
• Maintains patient recall lists.
• Prepares examination rooms, including restocking of supplies in treatment areas.
• Attends required meetings and participates in team activities and professional development activities.
• Represents division in a professional manner.  Treats all patients, customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Demonstrates and embodies the Women’s Care mission and core values.
• Compliance with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate of practical nursing program
• Valid and current LPN license in the state of work and active BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in a clinic environment, OBGYN strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment in deadline-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records system, preferably eCW.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, provider and patients in an effective manner.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical record system.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

WHY JOIN WOMEN'S CARE? 

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan 
• An opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives every day!

Women’s Care has grown tremendously through the years and expects to accelerate its growth with plans to expand rapidly into new markets across the U.S. With the commitment of our employees, we remain true to our mission of ‘Improving the Health of Women Every Day.’ At Women’s Care, we CARE about our patients, and we stand by our values.  

 Compassion & Empathy: Treating patients like valued friends and family 

 Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions and behaviors 

 Respect: Acting respectfully in every interaction 

 Excellence & Quality: Providing the safest, highest quality of care