Job Description
Job Description
Position Description : We are seeking an experienced, organized, and clinically confident Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support our interventional pain management practice. This role serves as a key clinical resource for both procedural and non-procedural patients, with primary responsibility for managing a dedicated nurse phone line, coordinating medical clearances, managing medical paperwork, and providing ongoing patient education.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compassionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient pain management environment. This is a full-time position, Monday to Thursday from 7 : 30AM to 4 : 00PM and Fridays from 7 : 30AM to 12 : 00PM.Primary Responsibilities : Nurse Phone Line & Ongoing Patient Care (Primary Function)
Serve as the primary clinical contact for patients via a dedicated nurse phone line.
Respond to patient questions related to day-to-day pain management, including :
Medication questions for chronic pain patients, including proper use, safety, and adherence.Medication refill requests.General pain concerns or symptom changes.Questions regarding recent clinic visits, provider recommendations, and treatment plans.Procedure Clearance Management & Diagnostic Support
Perform venipuncture (blood draws) as required for procedural clearance & coordinate with the lab for readingsPerform EKGs and provide preliminary interpretation; escalate abnormal findings to the provider.
Manage and coordinate all medical clearances required for interventional pain procedures and surgeries.Ensure all pertinent documentation (labs, imaging, consult notes, clearance letters, and testing results) is received, reviewed, and documented prior to surgical procedures.Documentation & Administrative Nursing Support
Complete and manage medical paperwork, including FMLA documentation, short- and long-term disability forms, and other clinic-related medical documentation.Procedural & Post-Procedure Patient Support
Address patient questions related to interventional pain procedures, including pre-procedure instructions, medication management before and after procedures, and post-procedure symptoms and recovery expectations.Identify concerning post-procedure symptoms and escalate appropriately.
Qualifications : Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.Demonstrated experience with blood draws and EKG performance.Training and demonstrated competency in EKG acquisition and preliminary reads.Strong understanding of medication safety and chronic pain management principles.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills with patients, providers, and staff.Preferred Experience
Prior experience in pain management, interventional, surgical, or specialty clinic settings.Experience managing a nurse triage or phone line.Familiarity with intrathecal pain pumps and spinal cord stimulation workflows.Experience working within an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Licensed Practical Nurse • Baton Rouge, LA, US