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Lead LPN - Podiatry

Employer
Summit Health
Location
New Jersey
Posted Date
Sep 11, 2020
Reference
R2182

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Specialty
Palliative Care
Position Type
Permanent

Job Details

Job Description

Summit Medical Group is hiring for a full time Lead LPN to join our Raritan, NJ Podiatry office. The Lead LPN is responsible for:
  • 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, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
  • Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. 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.
  • 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, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
  • Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. 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.

Qualifications:
  • Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required. Associates degree preferred
  • New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
  • 2 + 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 (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
  • Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window 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.


    Benefits*
    • A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate people
    • Outstanding growth opportunities
    • Time Off
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance
    • 401K plan with company matching contribution
    • Cash Bonus Programs
    • Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams
    • Other Perks & Discounts
    • Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)


    *Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    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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    Company

    About Us:

    We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

    And now we’re proud to say we’re part of the VillageMD family.

    VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.

    Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.

     

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