Office Nurse

C The Office Nurse, under the supervision of the Practice Manager, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Triage patient phone calls to facilitate appropriate level of care, coordinate office visits. Triage sick walk-in patients for level of urgency, initiate diagnostic tests. Review complicated test results with patients at providers request. Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and equipment related to independent care management. Maintain medication records, administer medication upon physician order, and phone in of pharmacy orders as requested. Vaccine administration support (pediatric, patient overflow): Conduct patient education visits (e.g. diabetes, COPD, Asthma self-management teaching): Assist Providers with nurse related responsibilities: vaccinations, follow up with labs, triage patient, obtain more details. Injectable medication flex pen teaching, f/u with patients compliance with BGT/insulin, provide more training, if necessary, work closely with VNA nurse to continue monitoring non-compliant patients. Perform Annual Wellness Visits Processing Prior Authorizations for prescriptions as assigned Perform in house tests, including Urinalysis, Blood Glucose Test, INR, Hemoglobin A1c, etc. Prior authorizations for medications not approved. Refilling prescriptions Patient education on diet, diabetes management, cholesterol, asthma and as requested by providers. Performing Immunizations and Antibiotic Injections, administering medications, nebulizer treatments Perform and assist in wound care as directed by the provider. Additional tasks as assigned. EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE: Required: Education/training: Nursing degree (Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Massachusetts State Licensure as LPN or RN. Knowledge of medical practice and care Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions Knowledge of pharmacology as demonstrated by completion of appropriate CME or Lawrence General Hospital nursing orientation requirements Ability to assist in a variety of treatments and medications Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance Skill in identifying and resolving problems Ability to maintain records and record test results Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public Ability to utilize effective communication tools Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs Flexibility and willingness to deal effectively with interruptions throughout the working day Ability to work independently yet functions as part of a team. Ability to organize and prioritize workflow independently Excellent verbal/written communication skills Preferred: Bilingual (English Spanish). Minimum of two years experience in nursing Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. C The Office Nurse, under the supervision of the Practice Manager, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Triage patient phone calls to facilitate appropriate level of care, coordinate office visits. Triage sick walk-in patients for level of urgency, initiate diagnostic tests. Review complicated test results with patients at provider's request. Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and equipment related to independent care management. Maintain medication records, administer medication upon physician order, and phone in of pharmacy orders as requested. Vaccine administration support (pediatric, patient overflow): Conduct patient education visits (e.g. diabetes, COPD, Asthma self-management teaching): Assist Providers with nurse related responsibilities: vaccinations, follow up with labs, triage patient, obtain more details. Injectable medication flex pen teaching, f/u with patient's compliance with BGT/insulin, provide more training, if necessary, work closely with VNA nurse to continue monitoring non-compliant patients. Perform Annual Wellness Visits Processing Prior Authorizations for prescriptions as assigned Perform in house tests, including Urinalysis, Blood Glucose Test, INR, Hemoglobin A1c, etc. Prior authorizations for medications not approved. Refilling prescriptions Patient education on diet, diabetes management, cholesterol, asthma and as requested by providers. Performing Immunizations and Antibiotic Injections, administering medications, nebulizer treatments Perform and assist in wound care as directed by the provider. Additional tasks as assigned. EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE: Required: Education/training: Nursing degree (Associates or Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Massachusetts State Licensure as LPN or RN. Knowledge of medical practice and care Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions Knowledge of pharmacology as demonstrated by completion of appropriate CME or Lawrence General Hospital nursing orientation requirements Ability to assist in a variety of treatments and medications Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance Skill in identifying and resolving problems Ability to maintain records and record test results Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public Ability to utilize effective communication tools Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office programs Flexibility and willingness to deal effectively with interruptions throughout the working day Ability to work independently yet functions as part of a team. Ability to organize and prioritize workflow independently Excellent verbal/written communication skills Preferred: Bilingual (English & Spanish). Minimum of two years' experience in nursing Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.