Henry Community Health

LPN - Surgical Specialists

Henry Community Health  •  New Castle, IN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Overview

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to oversee the colonoscopy process in our general surgery practice. This is an office based role.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain colonoscopy referral pool
  • Review patient medical histories and medication lists to identify risk factors
  • Conduct pre-procedure patient assessments and interviews
  • Provide detailed instructions regarding bowel preparation, medication management, and procedure expectations
  • Coordinate scheduling of procedures with surgical team and facility staff
  • Ensure all required diagnostic tests and clearances are completed and documented
  • Complete pre-certification with insurance companies
  • Follow up with patients regarding pathology results and additional care requirements
  • Coordinate follow-up appointments and referrals as needed
  • Maintain an organized log for patients needing repeat colonoscopies
  • Work cooperatively with all team members to ensure efficient office operations

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited practical nurse program and current Indiana licensure or awaiting Indiana State Board testing results for Indiana LPN licensure or reciprocity for Indiana licensure
  • Knowledge of colonoscopy procedures and related care protocols
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Electronic medical record proficiency
  • BLS Certification

The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.

Working Hours

  • Full-Time - Monday-Thursday 8A-4:30P - Friday 8A-12P
Henry Community Health

About Henry Community Health

Henry Community Health is an integrated health system located in the heart of the rolling hills of east central Indiana, just 45 minutes east of Indianapolis. The 50-bed county-owned facility brings many big-city services into area residents’ own back yard. We work closely with area employers to provide excellent health services including two employer-based wellness clinics.

Our health network's hospital and staff have been nationally recognized for quality and patient safety as well as service line excellence.

Henry Community Health is comprised of physicians in 22 medical specialties including anesthesiology, asthma, allergy/immunology, primary care, infectious disease, internal medicine, behavioral health, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, interventional spine & pain management, general surgery, hospice, home care, emergency & immediate care, podiatry, functional medicine, pediatrics, lab services, therapy/rehabilitation, pharmacy, pulmonary/respiratory, sleep care, sports medicine, and imaging/radiology. Other specialists available locally including urology, dermatology, cardiology, wound care, cancer care, and ophthalmology. Many other specialty physicians provide services locally.

Henry Community Health is the largest employer in the county providing a considerable impact on the local economy. We partner with several organizations, such as Second Harvest Food Bank, Boars Head, New Castle Main Street, as well as many others to give back to our community.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
New Castle, IN
Year Founded
1930
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