LPN - Licensed Practical Nurs

Job Summary
RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together!The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for supporting the PainCare providers with daily clinical and operational functions. Provides general administrative support to the department. Assesses, implements, and evaluates care for patients per the provider's direction.This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Essential Job Functions:
(50%) Patient Care

• Assists providers with follow-up on care plans for patients
• Ensures care plans are documented and carried out according to the facility's standards
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or provider of patient's condition and reaction to treatment; documents as appropriate in the patient's chart
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider and/or clinic policy
• Greets patients and escorts patient to exam room, takes and records patient vitals and temperature, and assists provider or technologist in the room as needed
• Contacts pain management patients via telephone to see if additional treatment or a follow-up visit is needed
• Ensures provider has patients' health history by entering patient past medical information and orders into RIS and obtaining previous medical records
• Communicates directly with provider regarding patient medications and possible contraindications
• Starts IVs
• Assists in oral sedation

(45%) Administrative Support

• Schedules follow-up appointments for patients
• Facilitates patient flow with direction from supervisor
• Discharges the patient from the clinic with appropriate information and documentation
• Calls or faxes prescriptions
• Documents all patient prep calls in the appropriate Information System
• Assembles next day's History and Physical Examination paperwork for assigned locations
• Handles all incoming calls from patients regarding past procedures or treatments with the guidance of the provider
• Monitors the clinic schedule and coordinates patient flow with scheduling and front office to manage and schedule add-ons and follow-up appointments
• Maintains office supplies within department and stock room
• Assists with cleaning exam room, following proper cleanliness, and safety techniques

(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required:

• LPN degree or diploma from an accredited LPN program
• LPN license from the appropriate state, current and in good standing
• Certification in ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support)
• Data entry experience
• Valid driver's license and proof of current insurance or transportation to allow for work at multiple locations

Preferred:

• LPN experience in surgical center or radiology
• Electronic Medical Record proficiency
• Bilingual

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible. We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services!
RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.