Location
Little Rock, AR | United States
Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The LPN assists physician in providing medical services to include direct patient care, medical record documentation and follow up care focused on urological health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Greet, screen and prepare patient for physician examinations.
- Provides general nursing care to patients.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as prescribed by physician
- Optimizes patients' satisfaction by providing thorough and compassionate consultation and education so patients have complete understanding on diagnosis and recommended treatments and lifestyle modifications.
- Operates within the standards of care and scope of practice as defined by state statutes.
- Providing advice, leadership and guidance to other clinical medical staff.
- Appropriately documents patient visit in electronic medical record system and/or according to the established clinic guidelines.
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information.
- Responds to patient telephone inquiries, provides medical advice and escalates to medical providers when appropriate.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Current license or eligible for licensure to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse with 2 years' experience providing care in clinical environment, preferably with emphasis on urology. Knowledge of basic nursing principals and protocols. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, other medical professionals and clinic staff. Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem solving skills. Working knowledge of any medical software/systems preferable, Athena knowledge is a plus. Current BLS required.
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