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JOB PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Triage incoming telephone calls; responds to questions regarding medications and treatment instruction; coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician's directions and protocols.

2. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical nursing standards; observes, records, and reports patient's condition; advises physician of patient's adverse reactions to drugs and / or treatments.

3. Provides patient education and teaching under the direction of a physician; answers questions regarding diagnostic testing and treatment.

4. Dresses wounds according to standard clinical procedures.

5. Performs Medical Assistant duties as necessary (refer to MA job description).

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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Successful completion of an accredited practical nurse program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

Current License in the State of Georgia as a LPN or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.