Practice Nurse, East Petersburg Family Medicine (Full-Time, Days)
Company: Lancaster General Medical Grp
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary0.8 FTE 32 hours per week, one evening per week and
Saturday morning rotation requirementJob DescriptionPOSITION
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).Hours: .8
FTE/32 hours per week. One evening per week and Saturday morning
rotation requirementLocation: Petersburg, PASign-on Bonus:
$2,000ESSENTIAL 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.JOB REQUIREMENTSMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Completion
of a LPN or a RN educational programCurrent licensure as a
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), issued by
the PA State Board of NursingAmerican Heart Association CPR
certificationPREFERRED 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.Benefits At A
Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following
benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania
College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift,
Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision
CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings
Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and
Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis
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 HEALTHis 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
HEALTHvia-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid
written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed
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 HEALTHas a result of the referral or
through other means.
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