Job: LPN - Phoenix Blvd

Company Name: PMCC
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: ATLANTA, GA, United States
Department: PHOENIX BLVD PMCC
Salary: Highly Competitive
Shift/Hours: 8-5 M, T, W, F 11:00AM - 7:30PM Thurs
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Degree Required: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job ID: 0230-C0431-06597
Date Posted: Oct 6, 2009

Years Experience: 3
Complete Description:

LPN for a very busy multi-provider Internal Medicine/Family Practice located on Phoenix Blvd. in College Park. Successful completion of an accredited practical nurse program with current GA LPN license. Minimum of 3 years experience in primary care with a very strong clinical background. Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practices. Triages incoming telephone calls; responds to questions regarding medications and treatment instruction; coordinates phone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician directions and protocols. Clinical duties/patient care activities e.g. Rooms patients. Patient history, vitals, injections, X-rays, EKGs and venipuncture. Assists physicians with other minor procedures as indicated. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical nursing standards; observes, records and reports patient's condition; advises physician of patient's adverse reactions to drugs and/or treatments. Dresses wounds according to standard clinical procedures. Responsible for stocking/preparing exam rooms. Follows universal precautions at all times. May also perform other non-clinical duties: e.g. scheduling appointments, processing referrals, call backs, etc. Provides patient education and teaching under the direction of a physician; answers questions regarding diagnostic testing and treatment. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Good work ethic, responsible, self-starter, team player with the ability to multi-task. Computer literacy required. Familiarity with NextGen and/or EMR a plus.