LPN Pre Admissions

Benefits : 401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

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 Monday - Friday 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.

Seven paid holidays

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

401k with employer contribution

Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered

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.