RN/LPN, Oconee Heart & Vascular- Monroe

Trinity Health • Athens, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This RN/LPN position is located at Oconee Heart and Vascular Center's Monroe clinic. Responsible for assisting the physicians in clinical care of all patients specifically related to the telephone triage and walk-in triage of patients of Oconee Heart & Vascular Center. Under the direction and review of a physician, the triage nurse provides patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations. Acting as a triage nurse demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. According to established protocols, assesses the patients’ health care status and needs and provides patient care to as directed by the physician. Triages emergency walk-in patients. Provides counseling and education to patients in order to enhance patient care. Documents care provided in order to support the continuity of patient care and optimum patient outcomes. Care provided is appropriate for all patients. Performs other duties within job scope as requested.

Requirements

• Current State license for LPN is required.
• Completion of Nursing Program at accredited institution is required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years physician office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians in clinical care of all patients specifically related to telephone triage and walk-in triage.
• Providing patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations.
• Assessing patients’ health care status and needs and providing patient care as directed by the physician.
• Triaging emergency walk-in patients.
• Providing counseling and education to patients.
• Documenting care provided.
• Performing other duties within job scope as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree