Position Description:
There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.
Under the direction of physicians, the LVN Triage Nurse provides clinical support functions and professional nursing care to patients using established standards of clinical nursing care and practices approved by WellMed Medical Group.
Positions this function are responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care in a primary care clinic.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Recommends follow-up as indicated by protocol.
- Schedules same day appointments, as indicated.
- Documents all encounters in electronic medical records system.
- Evaluates follow-up on patient condition and/or reaction to drugs and treatments.
- Educates patients, family members and care givers on treatment and care plans.
- Maintains quality control standards (HIPAA/OSHA). Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Assesses patient needs using established triage protocol.
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