Per Diem Pediatric LPN
Seeking a Per Diem LPN for our Pediatric Practice in Greenwich, CT. This position will be 20-30 hours per week.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Takes patients vital signs, height and weight
Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms
Assigns patients and physicians to exam rooms
Prepares daily assignment for medical support staff
Communicates with front desk staff as necessary
Provides direct and individualized nursing care, dressing wounds and incisions as directed by physician
Assists physicians during patient exam
Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed
Maintains appropriate supply of medications, immunizations and general nursing supplies
Performs various testing which may include but not limited to - spirometry, EKG, urinalysis
Triage phone calls answering basic questions and referring to physician when need arises.
Records information concisely, accurately and completely in patient charts and/or on forms, etc
Follow- up on diagnostic testing/lab results
Ensure that test results are incorporated in patient chart
Cleans and sterilizes equipment as necessary, calls prescriptions in to pharmacies
Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient's records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations
Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly.
Other duties as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the office
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