OB Intake Nurse (LPN)

Job Details: Job Location: Capital Park

• Columbus, OH, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00Hourly, Summary: The OB Intake Nurse (LPN) position performs intake visits for pregnant patients which includes collecting patient medical, social, and other history, retrieving patient records, education patients on what to expect during prenatal care, scheduling follow up visits, and ordering labs according to a protocol. The position would also be responsible for completing and submitting Pregnancy Risk Assessment Forms under supervision of the provider. To a more limited extent, the OB Intake nurse would be responsible for assisting with other nursing functions as time allows. These activities would include managing paperwork coming into the clinic, rooming patients, triaging patient problems at the front desk or over the phone, administering nursing care to patients with medical conditions or injuries, providing immunizations, maintaining medical records, and calling patients to deliver messages on behalf of the provider. Reports to: Women's Health Program Manager Supervises: No Dress Requirement: scrubs in accordance to Heart of Ohio Family Health’s dress code policy Work Schedule: F/T Monday through Friday during standard business hours Times are subject to change due to business necessity Non-Exempt Job Duties, these are considered essential to the successful performance of this position: Complete OB intake visits and gather a thorough history of the patient for the provider. Educates patients on what to expect during their prenatal care and provide education materials. Manage paperwork coming into the clinic. Calls patients will abnormal lab results and answers patient calls about lab results Participates in the training of new Medical Assistants. Follows all laws and regulations and adheres to all of the Organization’s policies and procedures, especially the hazardous, health and safety procedures Assists with phone and walk-in triage. Assists with patient rooming and typical nurse floor duties depending on need. Assists Lead LPN with maintaining clinical supply levels at assigned site. Other duties as assigned (non-essential) Equipment Operated: Telephone & Fax Computer & Printer Blood Glucose Monitor Blood Pressure Machines Waived function testing Pulse oximeter EKG Centrifuge NST machine Oxygen Audiometer Audio Visual HBA1C analyzer Ultrasound Other office and medical equipment as assigned Facility Environment: Heart of Ohio Family Health operates in multiple locations, in Columbus, OH. All facilities have a medical office environment with front-desk reception area, separate patient examination rooms, nursing stations, pharmacy stock room, business offices, hallways and private toilet facilities. All facilities are on the main ground floor and ADA compliant. Physical Demands and Requirements: these may be modified to accurately perform the essential functions of the position: Mobility = ability to easily move without assistance Bending = occasional bending from the waist and knees Reaching = occasional reaching no higher than normal arm stretch Lifting/Carry = ability to lift and carry a normal stack of documents and/or files Pushing/Pulling = ability to push or pull a normal office environment Dexterity = ability to handle and/or grasp, use a keyboard, calculator, and other office equipment accurately and quickly Hearing = ability to accurately hear and react to the normal tone of a person’s voice Visual = ability to safely and accurately see and react to factors and objects in a normal setting Speaking = ability to pronounce words clearly to be understood by another individual Qualifications: Job Qualifications (Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Ohio Associates Degree in nursing Prior vaccine and immunization experience, preferred Ability to work with supervision and make decisions based on established policies and procedures Skills to expertly deliver exceptional health care to the public Ability to successfully work in unison with others to create an efficient, harmonious work environment Demonstrates competency in working sensitively and respectfully with people of various cultures and social status Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to health care and safety Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner Ability to maintain an established work schedule to ensure dependability and accuracy of work quality