What are the responsibilities and job description for the licensed practical nurse position at Williamson Health?
Job Summary
This position provides clinical nursing support to Williamson Health Medical Group by communicating clinical information to patients and businesses, scheduling tests and consultations, obtaining clinical specimens, assessing patients, performing clinical office procedures and maintaining adequate clinical supplies.
Requirements
- Formal Education / Training: Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university, Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
- Workplace Experience: At least one year of experience in medical office environment.
- Equipment and Skills Training: Must be competent in the use Glucometer, BP cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, business phone and various oral and injectable medications.
Performance Standards
- Accurately records patient's medical history and vital signs.
- Gives patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.
- Counsel patients on health related issues.
- Orders and maintains clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Coordinates referrals & consultations to other medical services.
- Phlebotomy for outpatient clinic.
- Triage phone calls and addresses patient portal messages.
- Obtain prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing.
- Assists physician with med/surg procedures.
- Processing physician orders for patient lab tests.
- Maintains quality assurance for office lab.
- Coordinates with pharmacies to insure patients have adequate supplies of medicine.
