Practice Nurse (LPN/RN) Manheim Family Medicine (Full-Time)
Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Manheim
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary Job Description LOCATION: Manheim, PA HOURS: Full-time
0.9 FTE (72 hours/2 weeks); Monday - Thursday; hours between 7am -8
pm; Friday 7am- 5pm; Saturday 7:30-12; no major holidays. POSITION
SUMMARY: 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). ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or
without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
Provides clinical advice by phone/electronic correspondence based
on clinical judgments and/or triage protocols in accordance with
regulatory requirements and standards of practice. Consults with
provider as necessary. Provides patient specific education
including but not limited to preventive care, chronic disease
management, acute diagnosis, medications and other areas pertinent
to patient outcomes. Prepares patient for visit by using
appropriate rooming standards tool. 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.
Authorizes prescription refills as instructed by the provider.
Assists with test tracking and monitoring overdue results. Removes
sutures and changes dressings on wounds as necessary. Assures exam
rooms are adequately supplied and cleaned after each patient visit.
Maintains and cleans medical instruments and equipment after each
procedure. Assists provider and patient in reviewing and revising
care plans and assesses patient progress. Follows up with patient
between visits as necessary. 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. Participates in daily huddles with the provider. 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. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are
considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Performs
various front office responsibilities as necessary. May require
some regional travel - valid driver's license is required if
traveling. Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this
position as required. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a LPN or a RN educational program
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN), issued by the PA State Board of Nursing AHA CPR/BLS
certification required within 30 days of hire . This role requires
occasional regional travel. Ability to travel to multiple sites is
required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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. Disclaimer: This job
description is not intended and should not be construed to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a
reflection of those principal job elements essential for
recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for
establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent
performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered
absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be
cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of
management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this
job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job
functions safely. Benefits At A Glance: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees: 100%
Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Shift, Weekend and On-Call
Differentials Health, Dental and Vision Coverage Short-Term and
Long-Term Disability Retirement Savings Account with Company
Matching Child Care Subsidies Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All
openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion
or any other classification protected by law. Search Firm
Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER
GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited
resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms
to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn
Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid
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the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and
no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN
MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or
through other means. MANHEIMFHC Full Time Posted on 09/12/2024
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