Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• observe and assess patients
• effect comprehensive nursing care plans for patients
• administer treatments and medications
• monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient status
• collaborate with medical team on patient status
• maintain complete and accurate patient records
• prepare patients and assist with patient examinations and therapies
• assist with diagnostic tests and interpret results
• modify treatment plans where indicated
• advise patients on health maintenance and preventative medicine
• provide educational, emotional and psychological support to patients and family members
• maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with healthcare procedures and regulations
• adhere to infection-control protocols
• follow medication administration and storage procedures and regulations
• monitor and co-ordinate maintenance of equipment operation and inventory
• check and maintain nursing supplies inventory
• educate and instruct patients on home care needs
• organize and manage clinic and Medical Assistants

Skills required, but not limited to:

• Proficiency in keyboarding and computer software is a must.
• Analytical Skills: Must be able to read medical records and decide the best way to record those records so that they are logical and understandable.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is very important in medical records, for diagnosis, treatment and billing. Attention is key. Typos and inaccuracies can happen easily when using medical coding as a means of communication.
• Discipline: You must be driven and self-disciplined to keep up with the changes in healthcare and adapts to changing policies and priorities.
• Technical Skills: LPN’s often use specialized software to record medical information. Being able to quickly understand technology is necessary.
• Ability to multi task and adapt to changing priorities in a work day
• Organization – Being organized is essential since you will be dealing with patient files and documents. You must be able to set up systems of organization.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills are essential. Proper phone etiquette is necessary since phone conversations with patients and other medical offices will be frequent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person