LPN/MA-PRN

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under the direction/delegation of Provider under the general policies and procedures established by SouthCoast Health. Will participate in providing health promotion, health maintenance and management of illnesses for patients. Conveys positive image of clinic. Provides care as allowed within the scope of the Georgia Board of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Controls the patient flow in the clinic for the providers. Coordinates with co-workers to ensure all necessary clinical services are provided on date of service. Emphasis placed on excellent patient satisfaction.
• Prepares patient charts for the appointment: by reviewing and gathering all relevant information from a patient's medical record, including past medical history, current medications, lab results, imaging studies, and recent progress notes, to ensure the healthcare provider has a complete picture of the patient's health status before adding new information during an upcoming appointment or procedure and ensure that the chart is complete in Electronic Health Record (EHR) before closing.
• Prepares the patients for examinations and/or special procedures. Obtains and records vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pain, and temperature).
• Interviews patients to identify current medical needs and relevant patient history. Reconciles medications at every visit. Documents findings in medical records.
• Documents patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
• Performs clinical duties as assigned by Provider. Assists Provider with examination of patient, treatment, special tests, and procedures.
• Assists patients in setting self-management goals that support healthy behaviors.
• Actively monitor and maintain information regarding patients who have been referred to other healthcare providers, ensuring timely follow-up to track their progress and treatment status.
• Generates report/list and proactively reminds patients/families of preventative services that are needed such as flu shot, wellness screenings, labs, etc.
• Update the patient plans of care and document care coordination/interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements to demonstrate results and show quality improvement in patients care.
• Assists with patient inquiries/concerns regarding medical care, medication instructions and prescription call-ins in a prompt, courteous, and efficient manner.
• Communicate with pharmacy to address any issues, refills, or other matters pertaining to medication management. Will assist in obtaining prior authorization of medications as needed.
• Assists the provider(s) with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. Provides direct patient care as ordered.

SouthCoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.