LPN

Company: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Location: Marietta
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

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JOB PURPOSE: Performs a variety of patient care activities in accordance with established standards and practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Triage incoming telephone calls; responds to questions regarding medications and treatment instruction; coordinates telephone requests to refill prescription drug medications in accordance with physician's directions and protocols. 2. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical nursing standards; observes, records, and reports patient's condition; advises physician of patient's adverse reactions to drugs and / or treatments. 3. Provides patient education and teaching under the direction of a physician; answers questions regarding diagnostic testing and treatment. 4. Dresses wounds according to standard clinical procedures. 5. Performs Medical Assistant duties as necessary (refer to MA job description).

Qualifications :MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Successful completion of an accredited practical nurse program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:None MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:State of Georgia licensure as a practical nurse. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:None

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