Licensed Practical Nurse - Pulmonary Clinic - Full Time

Job Description

This position provides clinical nursing support to Williamson Medical Group by communicating clinical information to patients and businesses, scheduling tests and consultations, obtaining clinical specimens, assessing patients, performing clinical office procedures and maintaining adequate clinical supplies.

• Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university
• Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
• At least one year of experience in medical office environment
• Must be competent in the use Glucometer, BP cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, business phone and various oral and injectable medications.
• Office environment
• Must be able to sit, stand, communicate, in English, both orally and in writing and lift over 20 pounds.

• Accurately records patient's medical history and vital signs.
• Gives patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.
• Counsel patients on health related issues.
• Orders and maintains clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals
• Coordinates referrals to other medical services
• Maintains quality assurance for the office lab and processes physician orders for patient lab tests.
• Triages phone calls and addresses patient portal messages.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing
• Assists physician with med/surg procedures
• Observes universal precautions
• Observes proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
• Coordinates with pharmacies to ensure patients have adequate supplies of medicine