LPN - Lead - Internal / Family Medicine

Location: Nutley, NJ

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 7 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R35559

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Position Summary: The LPN Lead is responsible for assisting the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access. The LPN Lead functions as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Assumes accountability for the quality of care delivered, including maintaining standard precautions.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines and accurately labels specimens.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol and documents injections accurately in EHR.
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and documents in EHR.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit and prepares pertinent information needed for the visit.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR and accurately documents known allergies.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

General Job Functions:

• Responsible for maintenance of staff and provider schedules in Shift Hound. Work with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator to provide adequate staff coverage.
• Responsible for oversight of medical and office supplies and ordering of supplies.
• Monitor employee performance of staff assigned to office and discuss concerns with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager.
• Responsible for addressing and resolving patient complaints/issues and communicating issues and resolution to Providers, Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager.
• Notify Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager of any potential health and safety hazards in the office.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
• Endurance (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes.
• Loud noises.
• Vibration.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Confined spaces.
• Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen.
• Magnetic fields.
• Radiation.
• Sharps.
• Latex.

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required. Associates degree preferred.
• New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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