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Posted: 07-Mar-23
Location: Cedartown, Georgia
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 23005086
Description
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Location: Family Medicine Cedartown
1168 N Main Street, Suite 110
Cedartown, GA 30125
The role you’ll contribute:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direct supervision of the physician, mid-level licensed provider, and in cooperation with other office staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care in compliance with established standards and protocols of AdventHealth Medical Group Georgia, AdventHealth Redmond, and Adventist Health Systems’ goals and objectives.
Responsible for routine back-office functions including the maintenance of patient flow, exam room preparation and turnover, bringing patients back to exam room, taking and recording basic medical history, and assisting the physicians and/or nurse as needed.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- The LPN practices in accordance to the established Georgia Nurse Practice Act and law.
- The LPN is responsible for maintaining general mandatories established by Gordon Hospital and any clinic specific mandatories, as deemed necessary for practice within that setting.
- The LPN is responsible for legal, ethical practice. The nurse serves as a patient advocate in accordance with the patient bill of rights. Is responsible for compliance with regulatory standards pertinent to nursing practice.
- Assists in coordinating and providing quality patient-focused care in a physician’s clinic. This includes some oversight in coordinating daily back office operations with medical assistants and other back office support staff.
- Places the patients in the examining room ensuring they are as comfortable as possible.
- Performs EHR intake entry by going over medication lists, allergies, and other pertinent information required by the provider. Obtains vital signs, secures complaint, and enters the information into patient’s electronic medical record.
- Assists Physicians/Providers with examination and treatment of patient and is always accessible to them.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Associates Degree or equivalent specific to Licensed Practice Nurse. CERTIFI
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
· Minimum six (6) months experience in medical office. Proficiency must be attained via on-the-job training, and orientation, within 3 months.
