Nurse (LPN or RN)

Fast Pace Health•Canton, MS

About The Position

At Fast Pace Urgent Care, Nurses provide clinical and administrative support essential to effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Provider, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant. They provide outstanding patient service in a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere and respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient’s condition or response to treatment. The role provides customer service to internal and external customers through in-depth knowledge and effective communication with team members. Nurses support patient intake, triage, treatment, documentation, referrals, lab testing, and clinic operations. Depending on level and assignment, the role may also include administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, training, and other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director. Nurses may assist with welcoming and training new employees and maintaining a clean, professional clinic environment. Fast Pace Health describes itself as a growing company that provides support and mentoring, opportunities to develop clinical competencies and a career path, competitive compensation, and benefits including holiday pay, PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees may also participate in community events and outreach programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Active, verifiable, good-standing state or compact license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Current CPR license for the specified role levels.
At least one year of LPN/RN experience is preferred, preferably in a clinic setting and ideally in urgent care.
TB and IV certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment and maintained during employment if applicable in the state.
Ability to fulfill the applicable Patient Care Specialist and Scribe responsibilities.
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, standards of operation, and Core Values.
Ability to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of LPN/RN experience in a clinic setting, preferably urgent care.
The posting outlines higher-level qualifications based on nursing credentials and experience: Level 2 requires specified LPN or RN experience, including Fast Pace Nurse-role experience where applicable; Level 3 and Level 6 require specified LPN or RN experience, including Fast Pace experience where applicable; Level 4 requires an RN with at least 10 years as a nurse and one year of Fast Pace experience; and Level 5 requires an RN with at least 15 years as a nurse and two years of Fast Pace experience.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist and Scribe positions as described in their respective job descriptions.
Maintain cordial, professional relationships with employees and clients and contribute to a positive work atmosphere.
Provide clinical and administrative support to the team and follow company policies, procedures, standards of operation, and Core Values.
Conduct nursing activities in compliance with department expectations and applicable federal and state regulations, guidelines, and requirements, including HIPAA and health information management practices.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake.
Triage patients by checking vital signs, performing blood draws, and administering injections.
Observe patients, document and report changes in condition or adverse reactions, and take necessary action.
Assist with laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
Assist providers with preparation for minor procedures and physicals.
Prepare and maintain supplies and treatment equipment.
Assist patients using a Virtual Medicine Provider.
Complete patient charts accurately and promptly and forward charts as appropriate each day.
Arrange specialist referrals and obtain pre-authorizations when directed by the Provider.
Perform federal and non-federal DOT, BAT, and drug screen exams.
Welcome new employees, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
Assist new employees with learning activities and required training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
Maintain employee, employer, and business confidentiality and complete mandatory compliance training.
Help maintain overall office cleanliness and organization, including patient and office spaces, as needed.
Perform clerical tasks, including checking in patients and obtaining and recording demographic, insurance, and financial information.
Verify insurance eligibility and communicate relevant payment policies and billing and collection processes.
Answer telephones, take messages, and return voicemails in a friendly and professional manner.
Perform administration duties such as scheduling, ordering, and training, and other duties assigned by the Clinic or Regional Director.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.