GENERAL SUMMARY
Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure, certification requirement, and organizational policies and procedures.
PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs, and consistently demonstrates our core values.
Maintains the flow of patients in accordance with the time of appointment to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.
Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected, and stocked with necessary supplies.
Obtains vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, and list of medications from the patient and prepares the patient for the visit.
Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.
Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures, appointments, and specialty appointments.
Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient, documents appropriately in the patient chart.
Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patients condition in the patient chart.
Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by a licensed healthcare provider (MD, RN, PA, NP).
Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.
Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to the Office Manager.
Administers injections, vital signs, vision, and auditory testing as delegated.
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program is required. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Nebraska is required.
OTHER CREDENTIALS
Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required. • Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association for healthcare professionals. • Bryan Health recognizes American Red Cross for healthcare professionals. • Bryan Health recognizes the Military Training Network.