Physician Nurse (RN/LPN)

Description

North Little Rock, AR

The LPN/RN assists physician in providing medical services to include direct patient care, medical record documentation and follow up care focused on men's health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet, screen and prepare patient for physician examinations.
• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as prescribed by physician
• Optimizes patients' satisfaction by providing thorough and compassionate consultation and education so patients have complete understanding on diagnosis and recommended treatments and lifestyle modifications.
• Operates within the standards of care and scope of practice as defined by state statutes.
• Providing advice, leadership and guidance to other clinical medical staff.
• Appropriately documents patient visit in electronic medical record system and/or according to the established clinic guidelines.
• Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal medical information.
• Responds to patient telephone inquiries, provides medical advice and escalates to medical providers when appropriate.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Current license or eligible for licensure to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in practicing state.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).
• 2 years' experience providing care in clinical environment, preferably with emphasis on men's health.
• Understanding of current recognized standards of care within scope of licensure.
• Enthusiastic commitment to providing state of the art, innovative and advanced medical care and exceptional customer service to patients and internal customers.
• Knowledge of basic nursing principals and protocols.
• Thorough understanding and experience in phlebotomy.
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and techniques.
• Intermediate knowledge of medications, side effects and adverse effects
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of proper technique and use of medical devices.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to patients, other medical professionals and clinic staff.
• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to drive Epoch Men's Health culture.
• Create and maintain effective work relationships with patients and providers.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and balance workload in order to service patients and meet deadlines and requirements
• Attends conferences, workshops, and pursue continuing education to maintain current knowledge and assimilates the gained knowledge into clinical practice.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and willingness to do whatever it takes to make the patient experience as beneficial and pleasant as possible.
• Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate safety precautions necessary to safely perform all patient care.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, typing speed of 45-50 WPM
• Working knowledge of any medical software/systems preferable, Athena knowledge a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Semi-repetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; frequently required to reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision. Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level.