LPN / LVN - General

Primary Care LPN

The Primary Care LPN will coordinate patient flow from registration through discharge to minimize wait times and ensure efficient care delivery. They will perform nursing assessments, obtain and document vital signs and other required patient data, and complete quality metrics in the electronic medical record in accordance with established standards. The LPN will prepare patients for office visits by obtaining relevant provider notes, laboratory results, and diagnostic studies. They will assist providers with office-based procedures, examinations, and patient care. The role includes scheduling office visits, surgical procedures, and diagnostic studies, including obtaining required prior authorizations. The LPN will assess patient understanding of health conditions and care needs, providing appropriate education and guidance. They will manage patient phone calls, communicate clinical concerns to providers, and provide timely follow-up for urgent and non-urgent issues. The LPN will coordinate prescription refill requests, monitor laboratory and diagnostic results, and promptly escalate urgent findings or patient concerns to providers. They will perform pulmonary function testing, EKGs, phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and other clinical testing and treatments as required. Conducting CLIA-waived testing in accordance with laboratory protocols, including quality control and documentation requirements, is also part of this role. Additionally, the LPN will monitor and maintain office and medical supply inventory. They will recognize and respond to medical emergencies in accordance with established protocols.