Position Overview
This position is a professional Licensed Practical Nurse position which functions under the direction of the department charge nurse with reporting responsibilities to the Director of Nurses when applicable. The Pre-Admissions LPN works in collaboration with medical assistants, nursing colleagues, and other personnel to prepare patients and records for procedures to be performed at Specialists Hospital Shreveport.
This position is PRN day shift, no Holidays or weekends.
Essential Job Functions
Answer phones
Assemble patient charts for surgery, ensuring all necessary documents are present and correct
Check for appropriate dates on all chart documentation
Ensure all procedures and diagnoses match on all chart documentation
Create hospital consents based on consents received from clinics
Verify and clarify all information in surgical chart
Work closely with clinic personnel to obtain all documents and clearances needed for surgical charts
Take medical histories; data entry into EMR flowchart
Record patient and testing information
Contact patient primary care physicians for lab/EKG results when applicable
Data entry of physician lab orders
Review lab results; communicate abnormal results to physician office; document chart
Educate/instruct patient on upcoming procedure
Call all patients with procedure times, providing specific instructions and answering questions
Forward all lab results to MRI/Pain departments
Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs
Batch & receive labs through interface, as needed
Cleans and restocks department lab areas, as needed
Performs routine tests as ordered by medical professionals, as needed
Must have skill to collect/prepare lab specimens, as needed
Must have skill to draw blood specimens, as needed
Performs 12-lead EKG, as needed
Performs related work as required/assigned
Requirements
Current LPN State Licensure.
Computer skills with emphasis in EMR, Microsoft Office Programs and NextGen
Use of knowledge of medical terminology.
Current BLS.
Use of sanitation practices in healthcare setting.
Follow infectious materials procedures.
Able to maintain extensive standing, moderated sitting and bending.
Physically able to perform CPR.
Able to lift a minimum of 15# of equipment.
Other Skills/Abilities
Use of interpersonal communication techniques.
Organization and time management without direct order.
Knowledge of team building and dynamics.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.