Family Physicians of Western Colorado LPN/RN

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC•Grand Junction, CO

9d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Family Physicians of Western Colorado is hiring an LPN/RN to provide initial patient care, document care, educate patients, and assist the physician as needed. The role also includes stocking exam rooms and maintaining clean facilities for patient care. The position is full-time, day shift, and located in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Requirements

Must be an LPN or RN with appropriate licensure certification and capable of performing the nursing position.
Caring personality and positive attitude.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work as part of the back-office team and be accountable.
Knowledge of the proper use of medical and laboratory equipment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to keep the physician on schedule as much as possible.
Attend continuing education programs as requested or required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, including trauma assessment and triage of patient calls.
Obtain and chart patients’ vital statistics and injections.
Provide patient instruction and educational materials.
Make and chart appointments for out-of-office exams.
Call patients with test results.
Perform nebulizer treatments, spirometry, ear lavage, and catheterization as needed.
Order procedures and laboratory tests as directed by the physician.
Assist the physician during pelvic and breast exams and minor procedures.
Keep the physician informed of the daily schedule.
Dispense oral or injectable medications at the physician’s direction.
Provide educational leadership to LPN and MOA staff.
Complete encounter forms.
Clean and supply patient rooms.
Wrap and autoclave clean instruments.
Prepare laundry for pick-up.
Complete individual duties as requested or assigned by the Nursing Supervisor, such as preparing the ER kit, skin/joint tray, or ENT/eye tray.