Triage Nurse (LPN) (73338)

Triage Nurse (LPN)

Position Type: Full Time Category: Clinical Staff

Description

Women's Care, founded in 1998, is a leading women's healthcare group in the United States, dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for women through their reproductive years and beyond. With 100+ locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists across the country, Women's Care provides comprehensive patient care in obstetrics, gynecology, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, gynecologic pathology, breast surgery, genetic counseling, maternal fetal medicine, laboratory services, and fertility.

The OBGYN Triage Nurse (LPN) provides professional clinical care for patients following established standards and practices. They also provide extensive OBGYN triage via telephone.

• Performs extensive triage of OB/GYN patients via phone and calls patients with test results.
• Performs fetal non-stress test (NST).
• Prepares patients for examination and assists physician during treatment/procedures, examinations and testing of patients.
• Records patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
• Measures, records and documents vital signs.
• Where applicable, performs phlebotomy, injections and other specimen collection per established policies and procedures as directed by the provider.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a provider.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed.
• Educates patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider; answering questions.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Sterilizes medical instruments per established standards and procedures.
• Represents the office in a professional manner. Treats all customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
• Participates in team activities and professional development activities.
• Demonstrates and embodies the Women's Care mission and core values.
• Compliance with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Ability to obtain and maintain BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong bedside manner and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, providers, and patients in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical record system, eCW a plus.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k plan
• An opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives every day!

1. Communication & Collaboration
2. Transparency
3. Accountability & Integrity
4. Patient Care & Innovation
5. Excellence
6. Respect

With the commitment of our employees, we remain true to our mission of providing unparalleled healthcare services to women every day.