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".