Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine - Full Time

LPN - Norlanco Family Medicine (Full Time)

Job ID: 281171 Category: Nursing Work Type: FT Location: Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Norlanco Family Medicine - 418 Cloverleaf Rd, Elizabethtown PA

HOURS: 36 hours per week, four 9 hour days, one 4.5 hour day, 1 evening per week and 1 self scheduled weekend per month

*SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*

To provide nursing services to patients at a provider's office. Patient care includes care to patients in following age group: pediatric infant to 12 years, adolescent 13 to 17 years, adult 18 to 64 years and geriatric over 64 years.

Provides clinical advice by phone electronic correspondence based on clinical judgments and or triage protocols in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Provides patient specific education including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent to patient outcomes.

Gathers information from patient and directs to the RN or Provider when necessary.

Administers injections and medications as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with department protocol, regulatory requirements and standards of practice.

Prepares and assists providers with various procedures, minor surgeries and other exams as designated by the provider.

Performs Point of Care Testing, including but not limited to hearing, flu, urine and strep tests.

Collects blood or other laboratory specimens and prepares them for further testing.

Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results.

Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each procedure.

Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising care plans and assesses patient progress. Assists with proactive outreach for patients requiring preventive and chronic disease services.

Performs care coordination activities among specialists and transitions of care to obtain all necessary patient information.

Assists in coordination of referrals, education and community resources.

Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives to improve overall patient experience and quality of care.

Serves as a patient experience advocate by being a positive influence at all times when interacting with patients, visitors and colleagues. Communicates with all patients, visitors and colleagues in a professional manner while keeping customer service a top priority.

Handles all patient information in a confidential manner according to Lancaster General Health privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Performs various front office responsibilities as necessary.

May require some regional travel - valid driver's license is required if traveling.

Completion of a LPN educational program

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, issued by the PA State Board of Nursing

One 1 to Two 2 years of nursing experience in a primary or specialty care physician's office.

Prior triage, emergency room, cardiac care, intensive care or other related specialty nursing experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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