LPN Coordinator - Urology Clinic

LPN Coordinator - Urology Clinic

Mount Olive, NC $46,009 - $60,009 a year

Full Time

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Join a dedicated outpatient urology clinic serving the Southeast regional United States. This full-time day position involves coordinating clinical office activities and supporting the Practice Manager to ensure smooth patient flow and adequate staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee staff assignments and monitor clinical activities to maintain efficient operations.
• Assist in interviewing and selecting new clinical personnel.
• 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 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 with obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic tests and medications.
• Assess patient needs via phone or in-person and direct them to appropriate services.
• 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.
• Plan, prioritize, 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 or 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 in cost containment efforts and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in a compact state required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 90 days of employment and must remain active.
• 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, prioritize, and apply critical thinking in stressful situations.

Physical Requirements

• Clear speech and auditory ability to communicate patient needs.
• Good visual acuity for patient observation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Potential exposure to blood or infectious materials.
• Capacity to work under mental and physical stress.