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Clinical Nurse - (RN/LPN) - Posted 6/30/2010 - Apply Here
Position Summary:
Ensures professional nursing care. Coordinates patient care functions within the clinic and with other disciplines and providers.
Qualifications:
Graduate of approved clinical training school and two years experience in a medical office setting.
Position Accountabilities:
Commitment to perform all job responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy and mission statement of USA. Honest, ethical, professional behavior is a condition of employment.
Preparation of hospital charge sheets.
Assist with the entire office functions, as needed, i.e., answer phones, make appointments, register, exit, chart prep, etc.
Schedule and obtain precertification for surgery, as needed.
Coordinates and oversees patient office visits
Reviews x rays, path reports and other special studies and assures the physician is informed as needed and the reports are placed on the charts.
Coordinates consults with other physician offices and with the hospital.
Coordinates patients being admitted to the hospital including: writing admission orders, informing residents, coordinating direct admits from other physicians and hospitals.
Assists the physician with “in-office” surgical procedures.
Dispenses appropriate oral and injectable medications.
Calls for test results and notifies physician and patient as directed.
Conducts phone conferences with patients using approved protocols. Schedules appointments, referrals, procedures and prescribes designated medications/treatments per protocols.
Responsible for patient education.
Provides work guidance and instruction.
Monitors all clinical activities related to patient visits.
Provides discharge instruction and coordinates consults, home health and follow-up care as necessary.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
