LPN Phone Triage, Cardiology (TEMP)

• · Under the direct supervision of the Physician or Operations/Practice Manager, assist in providing nursing care to office patients.
• Triage and evaluate patients, mainly via telephone calls and some walk-in patients; obtain major complaints (and brief medical history when necessary) and complete chart documentation · Inform physician or nurse practitioner of any patient symptoms that you have addressed and/or for guidance on resolving any issues, if necessary. · Obtain patient's current medication regimen, refill medication orders in the office or over the telephone under a physician's supervision and document same.
• Assist other departments as needs; i.e.
• Coumadin Clinic with Lovenox instructions to patients, out of range INR results, etc. · Respond to Codes that are paged in the practice and assist with medical personal as needed. · Answer general health questions for patients via telephone or in office with advice, referral, or appointment under physician's direction.
• Triage telephone calls with complete follow-through. · Maintain, order and stock necessary pharmaceuticals weekly.
• Obtain verbal and written reports from outside agencies such as, VNA, radiology, or other physician's office with timely, concise transmittal to physician. · To maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Serve as an advocate and provide a safe and secure environment.
• Participate in identification of the important aspects of care for each patient, the identification of indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care. · Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person.
• Participate in nursing and staff meetings and other activities which promote the growth and developmental of nursing and patient care. · Assist with secretarial/clerical duties as needed including filing incoming paperwork, copying medical records, answering phones, taking messages and faxing. · Perform other work related duties as requested/directed.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, visitors and other personnel within and outside the hospital.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects MACC’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing · Currently licensed as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts · Current Basic Life Support Certification · Experience of current office technology · Proficient in computer office applications · Minimum of two years experience in a clinical setting preferred