Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Job Summary

There are four basic categories of LPN duties—clerical, administrative, clinical, and specialist. Depending upon the medical practice, the same LPN may do one of these categories, or all four of them.

Reports To: BMS Practice Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Taking patient vital signs; recording in the patient’s medical record
• Taking medical histories; recording in the patient's medical record
• Preparing patients for medical tests and examinations
• Assisting practitioners during examinations
• Explaining medical procedures to patients
• Sterilizing medical instruments
• Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies
• Scheduling patient medical procedures
• Following up on patient visits
• Updating patient records
• Obtaining pre- authorizations/precertification
• Checking the patient portal and responding to patients
• Ordering lab tests and imaging studies
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Answering phones
• Greeting patients
• Sorting mail
• Handling correspondence
• Filing
• Creating documents
• Performing computer data entry

Specialist LPN: Telephone Triage Nurse/Scheduler in Gastroenterology Summary

A Telephone Triage Nurse conducts initial assessments to evaluate how urgently a patient needs care, Answer nursing questions, fill prescriptions, schedule procedures, reviewing patients’ medical history, giving test results. Communicating with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patients’ statuses. Updating patient Health information systems with notes. In addition, they assess and manage risk factors and complications as part of their role in a clinic setting. With an ability to effectively manage a fast-paced and often high-pressured environment, triage RNs are an integral part of the healthcare team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess patient conditions via phone
• Determine the urgency and type of care required
• Coordinate with healthcare providers to prioritize patient care
• Record and maintain accurate patient information and assessment findings
• Respond to patient inquires and concerns promptly
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities or specialist
• Scheduling Referrals
• Scheduling procedures
• Educate patients on health management and follow-up care
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to deliver optimal patient care
• Monitor and follow-up on patient progress as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Potential coverage in other Bloomington Departments

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Current Licensed Registered Nurse (LPN)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• 5-10 years of experience as a Ambulatory Nurse or Triage nurse
• Experience with EMR (Electronic Medical records system) preferred

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short Term/Long Term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• No Nights or Weekends
• Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 a - 4:30p

Effective Date: 4/17/2025

Revision Date(s): NA

Approved: TMMYERS

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