Licensed Practice Nurse

Licensed Practice Nurse

Atlanta, GA Pay From: $32 per hour MUST: Experienced Licensed Practice Nurse 1 plus years of experience as a Licensed Practice Nurse Must have an active and good standing Licensed Practice Nurse Georgia license Must have an active CPR Must have experience triaging Must have strong verbal and written communication skills Must have EMR experience Must have strong customer service experience Primary Care experience is highly preferred Experience with Phlebotomy and IV's highly preferred

DUTIES: Licensed Practice Nurse will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Support the physicians by providing clinical and administrative assistance
• Provide physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens.
• Obtain patient histories and medical information
• Triage and assess client health concerns to determine appropriate response
• Assess and report vital signs and measurements; collect specimens
• Administer medications and treatment as ordered by physician
• Perform procedures such as IV placement, nebulizer treatments, and phlebotomy
• Assist with medical and minor surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for continuing care after treatment.
• Treat and dress wounds
• Provide patient education for scheduled procedures and self administration of medication
• Schedule and keep track of appointments
• Prepare examination rooms; set up and maintains medical equipment and supplies
• Track and document patient status following sick visits
• Referrals; Obtain authorization for prescriptions as required by insurance carriers
• Manage electronic and faxed prescription refill requests
• Scanning documents to patient charts
• Maintain examination room inventory and replenish as needed
• Uphold appropriate clinical standards
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by implementing and monitoring