Licensed Practical Nurse - Physician Office - Zionsville, IN

Job Summary :

Responsible for providing professional nursing care. Be a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team and must be able to communicate the needs of the patient / significant others to all disciplines involved in the patient's care.

Pre-Op Assessment :

• Conduct thorough pre-operative phone assessments for surgical patients, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and risk factor identification.
• Provide clear and detailed pre-operative instructions to patients, ensuring understanding of surgical preparation, including fasting, medication adjustments, and transportation needs.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure all necessary pre-operative requirements are met.
• Document all patient interactions and assessments in Meditech.

Surgery Scheduling :

• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams.
• Confirm surgical dates, times, and requirements with patients, ensuring all necessary pre-operative clearances are obtained.
• Ensure that the surgical schedule is optimized for efficiency, minimizing delays and conflicts.
• Communicate any changes in the schedule to all relevant parties, including patients, surgeons, and surgical teams.
• Obtain Prior Authorization from patient insurances and provided that information to the appropriate system.

Collaboration and Communication :

• Work closely with the surgical services team to streamline patient flow and ensure all pre-operative requirements are met.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients with questions or concerns about their upcoming surgery.
• Assist with scheduling in other areas as needed, although this is not a primary responsibility.

Provide backup staffing when needed for busy clinic.

Minimum Requirements :

• Graduate from a licensed practical nursing program.
• Hold a valid license to practice Nursing in the State of Indiana.
• Previous experience is desired but training will be provided.
• CPR at first available opportunity at WHS.
• Computer experience helpful.

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