Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercer University•Macon, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mercer Medicine Clinic in Macon, Georgia is searching for an LPN. This position requires the ability to multi-task by triaging multiple patients, to include, obtaining vitals, updating patient information and providing patient education, completing referrals (outgoing/incoming), prescription refills, obtaining authorizations, procedure assistance, completing forms, and manning multiple phone calls. This position does require independent assessment skills for patient needs. This position will work closely with the physician and consult the physician as needed for patient care. This position is to provide support for MD to assist in his follow up to completing forms, returning calls, and other task and areas of follow up.

Requirements

Current Georgia Practical Nursing license
Some clinical experience involving direct patient care
Phlebotomy experience
CPR certification must be earned in the first 6 months
Caring, compassionate qualities
Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to apply standard nursing techniques to a wide variety of patient care situations
General knowledge of primary care patients and baseline knowledge concerning the cardiac, pulmonology and endocrine disease processes
Experience in the utilization of an electronic medical Record for office patients (ex: eMD’s, eClinical Works, etc.)
Experience with pharmaceutical prior authorizations and point of care testing
Ability to perform blood draws and administer injections
Ability to perform Basic Life Support and CPR to respond to a patient in cardio/pulmonary arrest
Ability to perform basic computer skills and knowledge and ability to complete medical charting to include ICD and CPT coding
Customer service skills to include a professional but friendly disposition
Flexibility and a willingness to accept change
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations
Awareness of when to seek help from supervisor to handle situations
Ability to work independently, while possessing sound judgement and understanding as to when to involve the physician
Positive attitude, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

Medical office experience

Responsibilities

Obtaining vitals
Updating patient information
Providing patient education
Completing referrals (outgoing/incoming)
Prescription refills
Obtaining authorizations
Procedure assistance
Completing forms
Manning multiple phone calls
Independent assessment skills for patient needs
Support for MD to assist in follow up to completing forms, returning calls, and other task and areas of follow up