LPN Coordinator - Neurosurgery

LPN Coordinator - Neurosurgery

Rolesville, NC $48,089 - $62,099 a year

Full Time

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator to support neurosurgery clinical operations in a vibrant healthcare setting serving the Southeastern United States region. This full-time day position involves coordinating office activities and clinical personnel to ensure smooth patient flow and adequate staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff assignments and monitor clinical activities to maintain efficient operations.
• Assist with interviewing and selecting new clinical team members.
• Advocate for patients within the nursing scope of practice, ensuring quality care.
• Support billing and quality assurance by assisting with ICD and CPT coding and data entry.
• Perform and verify quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate nursing care effectiveness and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to life-threatening situations.
• Maintain continuing education and documentation requirements related to immunizations.
• Administer and document treatments, medications, and therapies as prescribed.
• Provide patient education on chronic diseases and treatments within LPN scope.
• Collaborate with clinical educators to provide staff training as needed.
• Assist in obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic tests and medications.
• Gather patient information and direct them to appropriate services as guided by providers.
• Coordinate with external healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, durable medical equipment providers, community paramedics, and accountable care organizations to implement patient care plans.
• Perform components of well visits or physicals as directed.
• Conduct phlebotomy tasks with proper specimen handling and transportation.
• Assess, prioritize, plan, direct, evaluate, and document patient care activities.
• Participate in performance improvement activities including chart audits and responsiveness reviews.
• Assist with office procedures and medical treatments such as dressing changes, wound care, and staple/suture removal.
• Prepare reusable instruments for sterilization and perform high-level disinfection of equipment and treatment areas.
• Manage ordering and inventory of clinical supplies and medications.
• Engage actively in cost containment efforts.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a compact state is required.
• American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification required within 90 days of employment and must remain active.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as an LPN, preferably in a physician office setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of age-specific physiological and psychosocial patient needs.
• Ability to organize, think critically, and perform well under stress.

Physical Requirements

• Good speech and auditory acuity for effective communication.
• Visual acuity to observe patients accurately.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Potential exposure to blood or infectious materials requiring adherence to safety protocols.
• Capacity to work under mental and physical stress.