Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Somerset Clinic; CPG

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Somerset (CPG)

Conemaugh Physicians Group is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Conemaugh Physician Group (CPG) Somerset Primary Care is a practice that cares for the health of an individual and their family through all stages of life, offering regular wellness visits, screenings, acute illness visits and diagnosis, management of chronic conditions and guidance for proper health and promoting a healthy lifestyle. We coordinate referrals for expertise of certain illness or injuries and ensure specialized care and treatment for each patient.

This position will be working in the clinical setting rooming patients, doing vital signs and preliminary tasks such as assisting with questionnaires, etc. You will be responsible to do immunizations if needed, assist the providers with treatments, phone triage between the patient and the provider, prescription refilling and quality measures.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.
• Determines nursing care needs of the patient.
• Maintains patient flow and helps to keep daily schedule flowing smoothly.
• Triage patient calls and communicates with provider patient needs.
• Anticipates both patient and providers needs by making sure lab tests and reports are available for the appointment for review.
• Calls patients results and scans to orders in EMR.
• Coordinates special activities with the hospital, i.e. direct admissions from the office or any other unique requirements.
• Handles patient telephone inquiries.
• Assists physician and mid-level provider in completing prescription renewals electronically.
• Documents in the electronic medical record patient vitals, updates med lists, assists in completing electronic flow sheets and documents electronically all treatments, injections etc
• Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts, as needed
• Performs special tests, i.e. audiometry, eye tests, and EKG's.
• Removes sutures.
• Inventory and order medical supplies, as needed.
• Monitor and works their In-Basket daily.
• Travel to satellite locations as needed.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current state LPN license and graduate of an of a program for licensed practical nurses. Additional requirements include:

• One year in a physician office setting.
• Electronic medical record experience either in acute care setting or medical office practice preferred

The medical group at Conemaugh Physicians Group is a team of established professionals at different practices in Johnstown and the surrounding area. The group has grown significantly in the past several years and continues to expand to meet local healthcare needs. Each practice is proud to offer top quality, comprehensive health care in a compassionate environment - close to home. We are committed to getting to know each patient as an individual in order to create a partnership in care designed around your specific needs.

Conemaugh Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Physicians Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.