Short Description
All exam rooms are to be kept filled to meet the physicians’ needs. Vital signs are taken to include blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight then are recorded in chart. As directed by physician: Triage patient phone calls and provides follow up to physician; handles all emergency calls and follows through appropriately; explains test results via phone and/or mails test advisory form to patient; makes proper notations in patient chart. Orders prescriptions or renewals. Teaching is performed individually as requested by physician or on nurse’s own discretion.
Monitors day-to-day task completion by LPNsCreates and updates LPN schedules to ensure coverage at all sitesOversees phone triage and EPIC In-Basket work collaborating with providers, medical residents, LPNs and medical assistantsOversees nurse visits and nurse protocol visit, including the ability to see patients on schedule as neededAddresses patient related concerns impacting patient care services such as urgent patient issues, prior authorizations, unanswered messages and nurse visitsProvides quality assurance for clinical messages and nursing notesParticipates in process-improvement activities related to phone triage, clinical message taking and follow-up, nurse visits and LPN protocol visits. Collaborates with Director of Clinical Practice to facilitate resolution of issues related to LPN clinical functionsCompletes monthly rounding on LPN staffCompletes 90-Day and Annual Evaluations on LPN staffPerforms all related duties or special projects as assigned/required
Experience Required
5+ years recent clinical experience as LPN, preferably in an ambulatory practice2 years + of supervisory experience preferred
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
License/Certification Requirements
Current New Jersey LPN license.BLS issued by the American Heart Association
Salary Min ($)USD $31.00
Salary Max ($)USD $53.00
