Licensed Practical Nurse - Phenix City, United States - Piedmont Columbus Med. Group

Description

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JOB PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practices.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Triage incoming telephone calls; responds to questions regarding medications and treatment instruction; coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician's directions and protocols.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical nursing standards; observes, records, and reports patient's condition; advises physician of patient's adverse reactions to drugs and / or treatments.
• Provides patient education and teaching under the direction of a physician; answers questions regarding diagnostic testing and treatment.
• Dresses wounds according to standard clinical procedures.
• Performs Medical Assistant duties as necessary (refer to MA job description).

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Qualifications:


MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Successful completion of an accredited practical nurse program.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None.


MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Current License in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.