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.
Job : Other Tech / Para-Professional
Primary Location : US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization : Knox Obstetrics & Gynecology
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 31, 2024, 12 : 30 : 05 PM