Licensed Practical Nurse career at Cherokee Health Systems in Alcoa

Cherokee Health Systems is in need of Licensed Practical Nurse on Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:43:02 GMT. DESCRIPTION Provides general nursing care to patients in the outpatient integrated clinical setting by utilizing a team based model. Please complete the required application found at www.cherokeehealth.com under the "Join our Team" tab and return via fax (865) 934-6783. DUTIES &61607;Interviews patient to determine medical problem or condition and document in chart for physician...

Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Alcoa Tennessee

Description: Cherokee Health Systems is in need of Licensed Practical Nurse right now, this career will be placed in Tennessee. Further informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. DESCRIPTION

Provides general nursing care to patients in the outpatient integrated clinical setting by utilizing a team based model.

Please complete the required application found! at www.cherokeehealth.com under the "Join our Team" tab and return via fax (865) 934-6783.

DUTIES

&61607;Interviews patient to determine medical problem or condition and document in chart for physician.
&61607;Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
&61607;Assists physician with patient examination as needed.
&61607;Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow up needs with patient.
&61607;Documents services performed for billing purposes.
&61607;Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
&61607;Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patient's charts.
&61607;Performs laboratory tests as ordered by the nurse practitioner.
&61607;Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
&61607;Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or! damaged supplies.
&61607;Responds to patient telephone tr! iages.
&61607;Follows up with patients who miss appointments.
&61607;Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
&61607;Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
&61607;Participates in Quality Improvement (QI), Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement Activities (CQI) as appropriate.
&61607;Under the direction of the provider, executes standing orders to assure preventive, chronic, diagnostic and medication needs of the patient are met.
&61607;Under the direction of the provider, executes standing orders to facilitate the highest quality of care and efficient patient flow in a team based care environment.
&61607;Under the direction of the provider, executes standing orders as appropriate.
&61607;Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:
Diploma from technical program or one to two years re! lated experience and/or training or combination of education and experience.

Communication Skills:
Able to effectively communicate with physician and patients.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed Practical Nurse in Tennessee.

&61607;Interviews patient to determine medical problem or condition and document in chart for physician.
&61607;Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
&61607;Assists physician with patient examination as needed.
&61607;Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow up needs with patient.
&61607;Documents services performed for billing purposes.
&61607;Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
&61607;Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or in! termuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patient's charts. &61607;Performs laboratory tests as ordered by the nurse practitioner.
&61607;Sterilizes equipment and supplies.
&61607;Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
&61607;Responds to patient telephone triages.
&61607;Follows up with patients who miss appointments.
&61607;Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.
&61607;Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
&61607;Participates in Quality Improvement (QI), Quality Assurance (QA) and Continuous Quality Improvement Activities (CQI) as appropriate.
&61607;Under the direction of the provider, executes standing orders to assure preventive, chronic, diagnostic and medication needs of the patient are met.
&61607;Under the direction of the provider, executes standing orders to facilitate the highest quality of care and efficient patient f! low in a team based care environment.
&61607;Under the direction of the provider, executes standing orders as appropriate.
&61607;Other duties as assigned.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Cherokee Health Systems.

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This career starts available on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:43:02 GMT

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