Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Urgent Team
Company: Urgent Team Management
Location: Como
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Urgent Team is looking for an energetic and compassionate LPN to
join our team in Batesville, MS. Twelve hour shifts and rotating
weekends are required for the full-time position. In return, Urgent
Team offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly
wages to all full-time team members. PRN opportunities are also
available. The following duties and responsibilities generally
reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to
be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. Greeting patients
and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health
history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician.
Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and
tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms.
Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding
the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment,
examination, and testing of patients. Giving injections,
administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and
in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and
reporting patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments
to physicians. Ensuring that patient chart entries are made
accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as
appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other
information. Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments.
Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining
pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider. Collecting,
documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test
results and other reports. Notifying patients of test results and
follow-up appointments. Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment
rooms between procedures. Following clinic policies for infection
control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste
materials. Instructing patient and family regarding medications and
treatment and discharge instructions. Assisting the provider with
physical exams and in preparing for physicals. Contacting pharmacy
to order prescriptions and notifying patients. Keeping an accurate
and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled
substances. Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of
supplies. Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and
maintaining medical equipment. Responding to and screening
telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triaging
patients to ensure productive departmental flowEDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE A degree from an accredited school of nursing is
required. Minimum of two years experience in a hospital or clinic
setting is preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be
licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse in
accordance with state regulations BLS Certification is required;
X-Ray license is highly preferredCandidates may be contacted via
email about this position. Please make sure @urgentteam.com is
added to your safe senders list; otherwise, emails may go to
spam.
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