Clinical Nurse LPN
US-IA-Waterloo
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Req #: 170023
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinic - Pulmonology CMA or LPN Specialty Nurse $5K Sign on bonus (external candidates) Full-time, Monday-Friday, Daytime hours Responsibilities: Clinical Excellence/Patient Care * Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures. * Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties. * Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria. * Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population. * Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. Development and Patient Education * Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members. * Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients. * Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups. * Consult with individuals, families, community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing. * Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice. * Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses. * Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Licensed Practical Nurse. * Meets educational/competency requirements per policy. * Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. Qualifications for CMA: * Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants. * Current CME certification for Certified Medical Assistant and AAMA, NCCT, NHA or AMT (RMA) certification
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