License Vocational Nurse (MFM)

Pediatrix•Fort Worth, TX

14h

About The Position

At Pediatrix, we are passionate about giving high-risk expectant mothers and their babies the care they deserve. Our maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists are experts in their field, highly educated and experienced. Above all, they provide compassionate care to the patients we serve each year, providing quality care throughout a mother’s pregnancy, as well as during delivery and afterward. The LVN provides direct patient care and works with other members of the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients in an office based setting. Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that’s not only our motto at work each day; it’s also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU. Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

LVN state license required.
Must maintain CPR certification.
2+ year’s experience in office environment preferred. (OBGYN Experience strongly preferred)
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Compassion for the patients and their families.
Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well as part of a healthcare team.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

OBGYN Experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Possess and maintain a State Licensed Practical Nursing license.
Accurately calculate medication dosages.
Assists the physicians and nurse practitioners as needed.
Provides telephone triage and properly documents all patient, physician and other contacts.
Participates in revenue cycle by ensuring authorizations and referrals are in place and notifying the Billing Associate of needs for further authorizations.
Documents correct CPT and ICD-10 codes for services provided.
Cleans, stocks, and prepares examination rooms. Keep rooms comfortable for patients, physicians and nurse practitioners.
Monitors medical supply inventory.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Uses standards of patient satisfaction as a measure of effectiveness.
Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect.
Follows universal precautions and OSHA standards.