Registered Nurse or LPN
About The Position
WOMEN Obstetrics & Gynecology , a practice partner of Together Women's Health , is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team! As an experienced practitioner, the Registered Nurse/LPN is accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal directed care for all patients and their families through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Applicants with one year of OB/GYN experience and knowledge of Athena EMR will be given priority.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- State of Tennessee RN or LPN License
- BLS certification
- At least one year of working experience as an RN or LPN
- At least two years of experience in a physician office or hospital
- Experience calling in pharmacy requests
- Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
- Good communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with one year of OB/GYN experience and knowledge of Athena EMR will be given priority.
Responsibilities
- Greets patients and escorts them from the reception room to exam room
- Prepares patients for exam or treatment by taking a history, height/weight, and blood pressure, then recording the information in the patient's electronic chart
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments
- Assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures
- Administers injections, under physician supervision
- Provides general nursing care to patients; administers prescribed medications, treatments, and immunizations in accordance with nursing standards
- Collects specimens, labels, and complete lab order
- Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
- Triage incoming telephone calls; instructs patient and family regarding treatment instruction, then documents action taken in patient chart
- Process prescription requests to pharmacy
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
- Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions
- Attends annual CPR certification every other year
- Attends all staff meetings and huddles
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by management or physicians
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (medical, de ntal & vision)
- Retirement Plan with a generous company match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (because we work hard and play hard)
- Short-Term (at no cost to you) and Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
