Licensed Practical Nurse - Phone Triage

Licensed Practical Nurse – University Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology Location: Commack, NY Schedule: Full Time Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Pay: $28.62 - $35.74 SUMMARY The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides support to patients and providers in conjunction with Registered Nurses (RN) under the supervision of the Practice. Job Duties & Essential Functions Accurately collects clinical data on patients and demonstrates competency in reporting abnormalities to Medical Provider. Field patient phone calls and troubleshoot medication management issues. Process medication renewals and complete prior authorizations as needed. Documents nursing observations, interventions, and patient’s response to treatment in patient records. Ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care within the delivery system and facilitates internal and external referrals in collaboration with the Registered Nurse (RN). Maintains standard precautions in the provision of patient care. Demonstrates competency in answering phones, documenting clear, concise messages in EMR, providing accurate information to patients and providers, retrieval of reports. Keeps records of all laboratory work sent, files laboratory reports on client record, and prepares and processes Lab/Diagnostic requisitions. Conforms to policies and regulations governing patient rights and confidentiality of information. Adheres to protocol for patient message workflow. #J-18808-Ljbffr SB CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PLAN INC