Practice Nurse - Lillington

Practice Nurse - Lillington

Practice Nurse - Lillington
Job Description

Job Title: Practice Nurse - Lillington
Company Name: Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: LILLINGTON, NC, United States
Department: Lillington Medical Services LLC
Salary: Highly Competitive
Shift/Hours: M-Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Friday 7:30am-1:00pm
Shift Details: Staffing needs may dictate rotation of shifts and locations between sites.
Hours/Pay Period: 80
Degree Required: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job ID: 16086.2011.01793
Date Posted: Dec 1, 2011
Years Experience: 1
Job Category: Nursing
Location: Lillington Medical Services
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Complete Description


Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of nursing care functions for ill, injured, convalescent, disabled, and healthy patients based on established protocols and specific physician orders. Performs assessments of patients, documents findings, and provides preventive and acute nursing. Triages patient calls and confers with physicians to determine the urgency and diagnose patient problems. May initiate a plan for resolution when possible. Answer patient questions and provide counsel/education as necessary. Assists physicians with sick visits, well-child visits, specialty physicals, and in-office procedures. Administers medications and performs various tests and treatments. Manages inventory of medications and supplies. Collects specimens and performs in-office laboratory testing. Contacts patients or parents with test results and follow-up required. Provides sterilization for all reusable instruments. Cleans and restocks all exam rooms according to established protocol. Provides health education support for patients and family members. Completes all patient forms for physician signature. Disposes of full sharps containers and biohazardous waste using universal precautions and principles of infection control. Uses e-Prescribe to submit patient prescriptions. Completes arrangements for patient referrals.
Education / Licensure / Certification Requirements
Graduate of an accredited educational program for Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, current North Carolina RN or Practical Nurse license in good standing, and CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers, PALS, and NRP as appropriate for the patients in the assigned practice)

Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements
The Practice Nurse will have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant clinical experience as an RN or LPN. The Practice Nurse will be able to: demonstrate basic performance of nursing skills as well as knowledge of diseases, deformities, symptoms, treatment alternatives, and preventive health-care measures; follow established protocols for patient care; apply fundamental problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrate awareness of essential patient care standards and regulatory requirements; demonstrate advanced computer skills and document with proficiency in an electronic medical record; perform effectively in a team oriented, patient focused, fast-paced environment; and meet NCBON educational requirements for continuing competence. Must possess the ability to handle moderately complex problems, and apply clinical judgment and discretion based on clinical experience and knowledge of standards of practice. In addition, the Practice Nurse will manage the patient care environment and expedite patient flow for assigned providers, and may be assigned a leadership role in clinical activities and quality improvement or safety projects. This position requires the ability to manage communication with all levels of individuals using the utmost diplomacy and compassion.