LPN Coordinator - Urology Clinic

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

Join a dedicated outpatient urology clinic serving the Southeast regional United States. 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 efficient operations.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring new clinical personnel.
• Advocate for patients within the nursing scope of practice, ensuring quality care.
• Support billing processes by assisting with ICD and CPT coding and data entry.
• Perform quality and safety checks on waived testing equipment and supplies.
• 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 to appropriate services.
• Coordinate with external healthcare partners such as home health, hospice, DME providers, and 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 thoroughly.
• Participate in performance improvement activities including chart audits and responsiveness reviews.
• Assist with office procedures and medical treatments like dressing changes, wound care, and 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a compact state is mandatory. American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained thereafter.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, preferably in a physician office or outpatient clinical setting.

Requirements and Skills