Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time
Tacoma, WA
$22 - $33 an hour
Posted
Job description

Overview


The LPN provides direct patient care and works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients in an office based setting.

Responsibilities

  • Possess and maintain a State Licensed Practical Nursing license.
  • Accurately calculate medication dosages.
  • Assists the physicians and nurse practitioners as needed.
  • Provides telephone triage and properly documents all patient, physician and other contacts.
  • Participates in revenue cycle by ensuring authorizations and referrals are in place and notifying the Billing Associate of needs for further authorizations.
  • Documents correct CPT and ICD-10 codes for services provided.
  • Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms. Keep rooms comfortable for patients, physicians and nurse practitioners.
  • Monitors medical supply inventory.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and their families.
  • Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect.
  • Uses standards of patient satisfaction as a measure of effectiveness.
  • Follows universal precautions and OSHA standards.
  • Performs other assigned duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education Level: LPN state license required.
Experience Years: 1+ years experience in pediatric nursing in office environment preferred.
Experience Industry: Healthcare

  • Must maintain CPR certification.
  • Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
  • Compassion for the patients and their families.
  • Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work well as part of a healthcare team.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

Compensation:
The pay for this position ranges from $22.00 - $33.00 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience.

  • Health Insurance including prescription drugs
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term disability options
  • Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
  • 401k with company match**
  • Long Term Care (LTC)
  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
  • Identity Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Us

About Us!

Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as Pediatrix® Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient®. We invite you to join the Pediatrix family and help shape the future of health care.

Safety First

Effective November 1 st , 2021 Pediatrix will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.

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