LPN Desk Nurse

Job Title

To support U.S. Urology by assisting the physician/APP and/or RN as well as providing professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Responsible for the Company Vision "To be a prominent urology practice with a reputation for delivering excellent and effective care in all urologic modalities. By providing full-service urology to the patients and communities we serve, there will be greater satisfaction as well as patient and physician loyalty which will allow continued success and growth."

Job Description

What You'll Be Doing

• Receives and completes tasks for a set of designated physicians/APPs
• May be required to assist with the tasks of fellow associates according to business needs
• Coordinate and provide oversight to incoming medical reports and the follow up to such reports with physician/APP and patient
• Record clear and concise notes regarding patients' condition and reaction to drugs and treatments within electronic medical records
• Urgent matters are to be handled the same day via call, email or a text may be warranted in addition to the normal EMR documentation
• Follows standards of an average of 130-150 tasks per day
• Instruct patient regarding medications and treatment instruction, collection of samples and tests, and arranges for patient testing, procedures and admissions.
• Educate patient on possible lifestyle changes that may be necessary to promote optimal health
• Functions as patient advocate within the medical system.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations
• May perform general nursing duties including assisting physician with procedures, performing in office tests, rooming patients, administering medications, assisting physician with grief situation (counseling and reassuring patients and families)
• Interview patients for drug habits to comply with Medicaid and CareSource requirements
• Coordinate medical services through pre-authorization and/or pre-certification procedures required by third party carriers for both office and outpatient and inpatient services
• Willing to travel to other locations for business needs
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Two years of professional nursing experience in a medical practice setting, in a Urology practice, clinic or hospital-based health center preferred.
• Possession of an LPN license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Electronic Medical Records Experience

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Core Values

At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here "Every Family Matters"

Compassion

Make Someone's Day

Collaboration

Achieve Possibilities Together

Respect

Treat people with dignity

Accountability

Do the right thing

Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.

About US Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation's largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.