Licensed Practical Nurse - Knox OBGYN Center
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on April 11, 2024
Market Range: 05
Minimum Hiring Salary: $18.39/per hour
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN.
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide nursing support for the psychiatrist and resident physicians in the Graduate Medical Education outpatient setting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist psychiatrist and internal medicine residents with day-to-day patient schedules.
- Obtains patient vitals and brief health history, enters data into electronic medical record (EMR), and administers injections under physicians’ orders.
- Assist physicians/residents with procedures.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with equipment and supplies.
- Communicates with patients on treatment advice via phone or secure messaging system.
- Triages patient phone calls and communicates with physicians any findings outside of established protocols,
- Assists with streamlining Telehealth appointments, medication reconciliations, and manages desktop messages for residents.
- Completes medical leave paperwork including FMLA and disability.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of approved Vocational Nursing program. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in outpatient medicine. Experience with psych and internal medicine is preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required and CPR certification. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Knowledge of medical terminology and medical vocabulary.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with a diverse population.
- Ability to successfully navigate an EMR system.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time.
