Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem

Prior OB/GYN experience required to be considered for this on-site, per

diem opportunity. Salary Range: \$24.00 - \$28.00/hour The LPN triages

patients by telephone or walk-in to determine the urgency and level of

care needed. The LPN is responsible for assisting the Practice Manager

in the supervision of clinical support staff working within the office

and for assisting in patient care under the guidance of CHP Physicians.

Duties will be performed as assigned and allowed under their license.

This person will support CHP\'s mission, vision, and values and will

adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP\'s policies and

procedures. **Licensed Practical Nurse Essential Duties and

Responsibilities:** - Triage patients both by telephone or walk-in;

approve same day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area

specialists; PT-1 forms; patient education; supervising medical

assistants as needed. - Assist physicians in all procedures requiring

nursing level support; administers immunizations as well as allergy

shots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratory

results, pull charts, review and hold partials- flagging abnormal for

provider review and filing normal; contacting patients with results as

directed; chart all procedures performed. - Assist with running daily

controls on equipment; assist in charting for quality assurance (HCG,

strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensures that billing

codes are correct; other routine office duties as requested.

• Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should
  
  

demonstrate the following competencies:** - Ability to interact with

others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and

consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive

team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display

highest degree of professionalism and ethics. - Respond appropriately to

patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way

that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve

performance. - Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under

pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision;

step in when needed and cross train for additional site coverage;

respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence in

leading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively -

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group

situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties

accurately and timely. - Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve

practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in

written, oral, diagram or schedule form. - Punctual and reliable;

ability to maintain schedule commitments. - Spanish speaking/bilingual

is a plus. **Essential Skills and Qualifications:** To perform this job

successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions. **Education:** This position requires graduation of an

accredited school of practical nursing. **Experience:** A minimum of

three years\' experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.

Electronic Medical Records Experience Is Required. CPR Certification Is

a plus. **Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):** Must be

licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. View

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