LPN Coordinator - Neurosurgery

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

Join a dynamic neurosurgery practice in a vibrant Southeastern U.S. region, where you will coordinate clinical office activities and support efficient patient flow. As an LPN Coordinator, you will assist the Practice Manager in overseeing clinical personnel, ensuring adequate staffing, and fostering effective communication among providers, patients, and staff to deliver exceptional healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff assignments and monitor clinical activities to maintain smooth operations.
• Assist in interviewing and selecting new clinical team members.
• Advocate for patients within the nursing scope of practice.
• Support billing and quality assurance by assisting with ICD and CPT coding and data entry.
• Ensure quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies are performed.
• Evaluate nursing care effectiveness and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to life-threatening situations.
• Maintain continuing education and documentation requirements for immunizations.
• 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 diagnostic tests and medications.
• Assess patient needs via phone or in-person and direct them 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.
• Assess, prioritize, plan, direct, evaluate, 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 actively in cost containment efforts.

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