Nurse (LPN or RN)

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Nurse (LPN or RN) Full Time Regular Full-Time Professional Wichita, KS, US 12 days ago Requisition ID: 1189 *pay is based on license (LPN or RN) and years of experience POSITION SUMMARY Faculty, Fellows, and Residents from the University of Kansas School of Medicine--Wichita’s Rheumatology Department provide patient care through our clinic. We are dedicated to continuous quality improvement while providing high quality, efficient health care to patients. As a Nurse for the Rheumatology Clinic, you will perform daily patient-centered tasks within scope of practice, assisting providers, providing patient care and ensuring efficient patient flow. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Completes insurance forms and paperwork for Rheumatology patients at the direction of the providers. Performs general office duties such as answering telephones, prioritizing phone messages, pharmacy calls, and phone triage. Orders medical supplies appropriately, maintained in an orderly and accessible fashion to ensure they are in place and available when needed. Supervises medication records to make sure they are in compliance with State and Federal regulations and reviewing accuracy of daily logs within clinic. Prepares and administers medications as directed by provider. Completes prior authorizations for specialty medication approval, and coordinates with the infusion nurse to obtain authorization for IV medications. Check charts to ensure all clinical reports (lab, X-Ray, etc.) are in place and call for missing reports. Room patients as needed. Provide the patient with informed consent for all procedures and research. Complete physician orders for tests, injections, etc. as needed. Assist physicians with procedures such as joint injections and skin/tissue biopsies. Cleans and stocks exam and procedure rooms, sterilize instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies. Follows through with requests from providers for assistance. Triage calls for the Rheumatology patient, page the physicians and return calls to the patient when necessary. Participate in documentation and chronic care/principle care management of Rheumatology patients including oversight and management of a clinical dashboard of patients. Participates in clinic process improvement activities and team meetings to ensure efficient operations Reliable attendance and punctuality Performs other duties as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Certificates & Licenses: Kansas Registered Nurse license (LPN or RN) IV Certification preferred Education: Associate degree (two-year college or technical school); BSN preferred Experience: Three to five (3-5) years nursing experience required EHR experience preferred (we use eClinicalWorks) #J-18808-Ljbffr