LPN/RN Western Colorado Physicians Group FT

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC•Grand Junction, CO

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Office Support Nurse provides initial patient care, charting, and patient education, and assists the physician as needed. The role also stocks exam rooms and maintains clean facilities for patient care. The position is based at Western Colorado Physicians Group in Grand Junction, Colorado, and is a day-shift, full-time role.

Requirements

Must be a licensed LPN or RN capable of working in a nursing position, with appropriate certification of licensure.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform trauma assessments and triage 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 work as directed by the physician.
Assist the physician, including attending 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.