Family Physicians of Western Colorado LPN/RN

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC•Grand Junction, CO

1h•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

To provide initial patient care, charting, education to patients and to assist the physician when needed. To stock the exam rooms and to maintain clean facilities for patient care

Requirements

Must be an LPN or RN who is capable of working nursing position
Caring personality with a positive attitude
Calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment
Excellent time management and problem solving abilities
Good communication skills
Able to work as part of the back office team and must be accountable
Must have knowledge of the proper use of medical and lab equipment
Must be able to multi-task, capable and able to prioritize those tasks to keep doctor on schedule as much as possible
Have appropriate certification of licensure
Attend Continuing Education programs as requested or as required by the position

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Trauma assessment
Triage patient calls
Obtain and chart vital statistics and injections on patients
Provide patient instruction and education materials
Make and chart appointments for out-of-office exams
Call patients on test results
Do nebulizers, spirometry, ear lavage, catheterization as needed
Order various procedures/labs as directed by physician
Attend physicians on all pelvic and breast exams, and minor procedures
Keep physician informed of his daily schedule
Dispense oral or injectable meds at physician's direction
Provide educational leadership to LPN and MOA staff
Complete encounter form
Clean and supply patient rooms
Wrap and autoclave clean instruments
Prepare laundry for pick-up
Individual duties as requested/assigned by Nursing Supervisor (i.e. ER kit, skin/joint tray, ENT/eye tray)