Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse


Laurel, MD


Pay From: $30 per hour

MUST:


The Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics


Licensed Practical Nurse with valid MD license


Working in an outpatient doctor's office


Triaging patients of all ages


Active CPR card


Must possess sound judgment, good communication and business acumen skills

DUTIES:


The Licensed Practical Nurse (triage nurse) will be responsible for the following:


Triages telephone calls and incoming patient information to facilitate the continuum of care for our patients


Retrieves documents and responds to patient messages from voice mails


Follows clinical algorithms to determine appropriate response


Assists patients/staff in determining urgency and level of care


Discusses patient clinical information with providers to determine the best course of care


Processes prescription requests per standard order policy


Sorts and separates urgent from non-urgent labs, x-rays and other test results. Follows up with providers with urgent results and submits all other results to medical records for filing


Maintains medication logs as needed


Completes prior authorization forms for patient referrals


Provides excellent service

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".