LPN-Urology
US-IA-Waterloo
careers
Req #: 171223
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: UnityPoint Clinic - Urology LPN Waterloo, IA $5K Sign-on Bonus Full-time: M, Tu, Th 7:45am-4pm, W 7:15am-4pm, F 7:45am-1pm Responsibilities: * Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. * Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties. * May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. * Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes. * Place urinary catheters per protocol. * Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding. * Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. * Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. * Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site. * Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. * Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines. Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses. * High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab. * Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. * Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Licensed Practical Nurse. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Strong computer skills. * Ability to work as a team member. * Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures * Able to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English. * Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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