Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mercer Medicine College/Division:
School Of Medicine

Macon, GA 31207

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The Mercer Medicine Clinic in Macon, Georgia is searching for an LPN.

• Multi‑task by triaging multiple patients, including obtaining vitals, updating patient information and providing patient education
• Completing referrals (outgoing/incoming), prescription refills, obtaining authorizations, procedure assistance, completing forms, and manning multiple phone calls
• Perform independent assessment skills for patient needs
• Work closely with the physician and consult the physician as needed for patient care
• Provide support for MD to assist in follow‑up to completing forms, returning calls, and other tasks and areas of follow‑up

• Current Georgia Practical Nursing license and some clinical experience involving direct patient care.
• Phlebotomy experience is also required.
• CPR certification must be earned in the first 6 months.
• Possess caring, compassionate qualities with good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Medical office experience preferred, but not required.

• Ability to apply standard nursing techniques to a wide variety of patient care situations.
• General knowledge of primary care patients and baseline knowledge concerning cardiac, pulmonology, and endocrine disease processes.
• Experience in the utilization of an electronic medical record for office patients (e.g., eMDs, eClinical Works, etc.).
• Experience with pharmaceutical prior authorizations and point of care testing.
• Ability to perform blood draws and administer injections.
• Perform Basic Life Support and CPR to respond to a patient in cardio/pulmonary arrest.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge to complete medical charting, including ICD and CPT coding.
• Customer service skills with a professional but friendly disposition.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept change.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Awareness of when to seek help from supervisor to handle situations.
• Work independently, while possessing sound judgment and understanding as to when to involve the physician.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, initiative, and ability to communicate effectively.

• Criminal History Check
• Document Attachments:
  Resume, Cover letter, List of references with contact information.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Job Family:
  Staff Clinical Services Non‑exempt

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