LPN Coordinator - Neurosurgery

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified candidates!

Join a dynamic neurosurgery practice in a vibrant Southeastern regional healthcare setting. This full-time day position involves coordinating clinical office activities and supporting the Practice Manager to ensure smooth patient flow and adequate staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee staff assignments and monitor clinical activities to maintain efficiency.
• Assist in interviewing and selecting new clinical personnel.
• Advocate for patients within the nursing scope of practice.
• Support billing processes by assisting with ICD and CPT coding and data entry.
• Ensure quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies are completed.
• Evaluate nursing care effectiveness and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
• Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations appropriately.
• Maintain continuing education and documentation per immunization branch requirements.
• Administer and document treatments, medications, and therapies as prescribed.
• Provide patient education on chronic diseases and treatments within LPN scope.
• Collaborate with clinical educators to provide staff training as needed.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostics and medications.
• Assess patient needs via phone or in-person and direct to appropriate services.
• Coordinate with external healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, durable medical equipment providers, community paramedics, and accountable care organizations to implement patient care plans.
• Perform components of well visits or physicals as directed.
• Conduct phlebotomy tasks with proper specimen handling and transportation.
• Plan, prioritize, and document patient care activities.
• Participate in performance improvement activities including chart audits and responsiveness reviews.
• Assist with office procedures and medical treatments such as dressing changes, wound care, and staple / suture removal.
• Prepare reusable instruments for sterilization and perform high-level disinfection of equipment and treatment areas.
• Manage ordering and inventory of clinical supplies and medications.
• Engage in cost containment efforts and other duties as assigned.

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