Description:
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).
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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
N/A.
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