Licensed Practical Nurse, Allergy, Dr. Jennifer Ker, Brentwood- Cool Springs

Job Details: Job Location: Westgate I (WG) - Cool Springs - Brentwood, TN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY: This position provides professional nursing care; assists the physician with patient care.  Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with routine, urgent or potential health problems.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Ensure patient safety
Assists physicians and ensure maximum efficiency; set up for procedures and examinations; obtain lab test and other reports for physician review.
Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
Administer medications as appropriate; document in patient’s chart.
Ensure that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner; forward chart as appropriate.
Contact pharmacy to order or refill prescriptions as instructed by physician, document appropriately.
Tracking of all diagnostic studies to ensure results received and patient informed of results
Tracking of all initial specialist office visit appointments to ensure patient keeps appointment
Obtain (in advance) pre-certifications, PA’s and referrals when mandated by insurance company
Maintain adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.
Set up and stock exam rooms for daily use; keep rooms and equipment clean between procedures; keep cleaning schedules up to date
Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
Keep physician informed of patient’s status and any pending test results
Obtain vital signs, ascertain the seriousness of the patient’s complaint and begin appropriate measures.
Administer medications—IM, SQ and intradermal injections
Administer O2 when ordered by a physician
Demonstrate a working knowledge of cardiac monitoring and lead placement.                        
Adhere to Quality Control Guidelines; monitoring medication refrigerator temperature, eye wash checklist, O2 checklist, AED checklist and autoclave checklist.
Adhere to Customer Service Standards
Knowledge of sterile techniques and sterilization process
Perform other tasks as needed, in assistance of physician
Must have predictable and consistent attendance

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Record health history of patients; note abnormal conditions for physician
Notify hospital or skilled nursing facility personnel of physician orders
Collect, label and document lab specimens as needed
Complete charts and charge tickets; review and verify codes for physician charges
Knowledge of administering IV solutions
Care for wounds; assist with suturing; apply sterile dressings
Schedule patients with physician and other specialty physicians
Demonstrate knowledge of Occupational Medicine procedures including pre-employment physical exams, appropriate lab testing and treatment of work related injuries; knowledge of appropriate referral process
Provide discharge instructions and reinforce physician’s instructions
Prepare patient for procedures and obtain necessary consent forms
Collect, label, document and track lab/ biopsy specimens
Contact patient of test results, schedule surgery and referrals as required
Knowledge of surgical instruments sorting/ cleaning /sterilization
Accuracy in labeling and photo of patient skin conditions and download to EMR
Knowledge of phototherapy booth/treatment/ log protocol as necessary

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

LPN

Graduation from an accredited LPN program and active LPN License; 0-2 years experience in clinic-based nursing

RN

Active RN License; 1-2 years experience in clinic-based nursing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide limited patient care and treatment.  Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.  Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.  Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program.  Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.  Skill in using various types if equipment for examination and treatment procedures.  Knowledge of EKG’s.  Skill in taking vital signs.  Skill in maintaining records and writing reports. 

Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.  Ability to maintain quality control standards.  Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.  Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.  Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.  Ability to communicate clearly.  Computer knowledge helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

Valid state LPN license; CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to stand for  8 to 10 hours a day
Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling  and lifting

Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs

Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
Must be able to manipulate objects—reaching, grasping, handling
Must exhibit good communication skills—understand, respond and translate into action

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.