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Licensed Practical Nurse - Knox OBGYN Center

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
knoxville, Tennessee, US
$18,39 an hour
Full-time

Licensed Practical Nurse - Knox OBGYN Center-230000010A

Description

Market Range : 05

Minimum Hiring Salary : $18.39 / per hour

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.

JOB SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide nursing support for the psychiatrist and resident physicians in the Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist psychiatrist and internal medicine residents with day-to-day patient schedules.
  • Obtains patient vitals and brief health history, enters data into electronic medical record (EMR), and administers injections under physicians’ orders.
  • Assist physicians / residents with procedures.
  • Prepares exam and treatment rooms with equipment and supplies.
  • Communicates with patients on treatment advice via phone or secure messaging system.
  • Triages patient phone calls and communicates with physicians any findings outside of established protocols,
  • Assists with streamlining Telehealth appointments, medication reconciliations, and manages desktop messages for residents.
  • Completes medical leave paperwork including FMLA and disability.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : Graduate of approved Vocational Nursing program. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of experience in outpatient medicine. Experience with psych and internal medicine is preferred.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required and CPR certification. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and medical vocabulary.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse population.
  • Ability to successfully navigate an EMR system.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.

WORK SCHEDULE : This position may be occasionally required to work evenings and early mornings due to extend hours of the clinic.

Other Tech / Para-Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization

Knox Obstetrics & GynecologyCampus / InstituteKnoxville

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 2, 2024, 8 : 42 : 12 PM

30+ days ago
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