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Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 1 month ago

Ambulatory LPN, Internal Medicine, Full-Time (Day Shift)

Lancaster, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. They are seeking an Ambulatory LPN to provide nursing services to patients, including clinical advice, patient education, and assistance with various medical procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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Responsibilities

Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Consults with provider as necessary

Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes

Prepares patient for visit by using appropriate rooming standards tool. Gathers information from patient and directs to the RN or Provider when necessary

Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice

Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider

Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests

Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing

Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider

Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results

Removes sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary

Participates in daily huddles with the provider

Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority

Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures

Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary

May require some regional travel - valid driver's license is required if traveling

Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required by practice location

Qualification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)CPR certificationNursing experienceTriage experiencePatient educationClinical advicePatient experience advocacy

Required

Completion of a LPN educational program

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing

American Heart Association CPR certification

Preferred

One (1) to Two (2) years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office

Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Company

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

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Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.

Founded in 1765

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees