Full-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
MedCura Health
Community health centers and primary care
No salary listed
Stone Mountain, GA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Georgia.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider training in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
- Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures in an ambulatory health care setting and clinical expertise.
- Experience working with adult, pediatric, and multicultural populations.
- Familiarity with case management for obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Ability to perform IV therapy independently using universal and patient safety precautions.
- Ability to initiate cardiac monitoring via 2-lead or 12-lead electrocardiograms as specified by a physician.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing functions in the clinical area.
- Perform and direct nursing care and patient education as appropriate.
- Develop and monitor patient care plans for assigned patients.
- Complete treatments or procedures ordered by physicians or mid-level providers and assist with procedures when necessary.
- Direct patient flow in the medical treatment area and ensure the accuracy and completion of medical records.
- Maintain adequate medical supply stock and ensure equipment is in good repair and working order.
- Prepare record logs and reports accurately and thoroughly and submit them on time.
- Assist in supervising medical assistants as needed for efficient operation of the center.
- Maintain appropriate nursing certification through clinical medical education or continuing education units.
- Participate in pertinent in-service education planned by the center to improve job performance.
- Check and maintain the emergency cart and manage medical emergencies under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Identify and take appropriate action on medical emergencies according to Basic Cardiac Life Support protocols.
- Collaborate with a social worker and nutritionist for complete case management.
- Participate in off-site meetings, seminars, workshops, health fairs, and community presentations.
- Assist in maintaining Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations for the organization.
- Make referrals to outside agencies upon request of the physician.
- Support and adhere to administrative and nursing policies and procedures.
- Assist in training and orienting new personnel.
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of medical assistants.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
MedCura Health is a community health organization, formerly Oakhurst Medical Centers, providing accessible care across metropolitan Atlanta. Its centers offer primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental, behavioral health and selected specialty services, including support for uninsured and underserved patients. The organization coordinates clinical teams and community resources across multiple locations to reduce barriers to care. As a community-based provider, MedCura focuses on ongoing preventive and outpatient treatment rather than hospital-based acute care.
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