Overview
The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
Physician Office RN or LPN performs all aspects of patient care that are within the scope of care of RN or LPN and not limited by Alabama Law or Hospital Policy.
Provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection, giving injections, documenting charts as necessary, communicating clinical information to patients and other essential parties, maintaining all appropriate clinical logs as defined by MMC guidelines, and assisting the other staff however necessary.
Some of the many skills performed:
Performing vital signs
Performing routine lab tests
Administering drugs and injections
Documenting charts
Assists with prior authorizations and patient assistance pharmaceutical paperwork coordination
Patient care
Assisting Physician with procedures
Patient call backs with appropriate documentation
Assisting front office as needed
Qualifications
RN Education:
High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of School of Nursing with a minimum 2-year degree and current Alabama license.
LPN Education:
High School graduate or GED.
Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse Program
Licensure/Certification for RN or LPN:
- Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing
Previous experience in physician office setting is preferred but not required.
CPR and first-aid certified.
Must possess excellent verbal and written skills and be able to adapt to emergency situations quickly.
Employment Type: OTHER