Arlington Hematology/Oncology LPN I

Company: Physicians East
Location: Greenville
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title:--Licensed--Practical Nurse--I--Department:--Hematology,--Arlington--FLSA Status: Non-exempt--About us--Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.--Location & commitments--Full Time/Part Time/Temporary/Supplemental--roles--based at our Greenville location, Monday-Friday,--7:30a.m. - 5:30--p.m.--Early and late hours required.--Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care--of, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner.--Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.--Supervision Received:--Reports--to Clinical Supervisor; Operations or Clinical Manager; Director of Operations.--Supervision Exercised:--None.--Typical Physical Demands:--Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.--Typical Working Conditions:--Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.--About the role--Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following demonstration of working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs under the direction of a provider and within the framework of the office policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care for and treats patients in the office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Nurse, or Supervising Manager.--Responsibilities: (This list may not include--all--the duties assigned.)--Provider's assistant in the daily clinic assisting providers during--office visits and in-office procedures--as needed.--Services include but--are--limited to:--Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care.--Perform accurate measurement--of vital signs, including--orthostatic--blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions.--Record--medications, allergies,--pertinent lab work, pharmacy,--and PCP--(Primary Care Provider)--in the EMR--(Electronic Medical Record)--EKG--Wound Care/Dressing Changes--Assist with Pap Smears--Patient Education--Injection Administration--Immunization Management--Prior Authorizations--Population Health and care gap closure--Clean instruments and--operate--Soni-Clean--Preparing and administering medications under the direction of supervising physicians.--Follow standing orders--as directed by department policies--(i.e.,--UA, Flu, Strep--tests).--Administer PO medications under direct supervision of the physician.--Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.--Notify patients of lab results.--Assist patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician.--Make referrals to other departments and clinics to coordinate--patient--care.--Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients.--Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.--Other duties:--Maintains patient confidentially.--Keep--management--informed of high-risk situations.--Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.--Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.--Maintain CPR certification.--Attend--fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.--Adheres to department and office policies.--Candidate requirements--Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Licensure: Must be registered with NCBON and in good standing.--Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.--Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.--Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.--Ability to actively listen.--Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.--Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.--Affirmative Action/EEO statement--Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office at 252-413-6368 or email--careers@physicianseast.com--Disclaimer--Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.PI81e0d9ea8062-25660-35624492

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