Triage Nurse (LPN) (75042)

Women's Care • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

Women’s Care is a women’s healthcare group founded in 1998, with more than 100 locations and over 400 OB/GYNs and specialists. The Triage Nurse (LPN) provides professional clinical care for patients in accordance with established standards and practices, including extensive OB/GYN telephone triage and communicating test results. The role also supports examinations, procedures, testing, patient education, medication administration, and the safe operation of the office. The nurse is expected to represent Women’s Care professionally, collaborate with the team, follow HIPAA requirements, and embody the organization’s mission and core values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Ability to obtain and maintain BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong bedside manner and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with coworkers, providers, and patients.
• Ability to use a computer and enter data in an electronic medical record system.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the eCW electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive telephone triage of OB/GYN patients and call patients with test results.
• Perform fetal non-stress tests (NSTs).
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians with treatments, procedures, examinations, and testing.
• Record patients’ medical history, health maintenance information, and chief complaints.
• Measure, record, and document vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other specimen collection as applicable, following established policies and provider direction.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
• Authorize drug refills as directed.
• Educate patients by providing information and instructions as directed by the provider and answering questions.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Sterilize medical instruments according to established standards and procedures.
• Represent the office professionally and treat internal and external customers courteously and cooperatively.
• Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate and embody Women’s Care’s mission and core values.
• Comply with all HIPAA rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401k plan.
• Opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED