Licensed Practical Nurse - BJI Bone/Joint Inst - Full Time Days (37098)

SummaryABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Visiono PTOo Retirement Matchingo Tuition reimbursemento Discount programso FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)o Identity Theft Protectiono Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.POSITION SUMMARYThis position provides clinical nursing support to Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee by communicating clinical information to patients and businesses, scheduling tests and consultations, obtaining clinical specimens, assessing patients, performing clinical office procedures and maintaining adequate clinical supplies.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFormal Education / Training:Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or universityLicensed by the State of Tennessee.Workplace Experience:One year of experience in medical office environmentEquipment and Skills Training:Must be competent in the use Glucometer, BP cuff, thermometer, computer, stethoscope, audio scope, business phone and various oral and injectable medications.Physical Environment:Office environmentPhysical Effort:Must be able to sit, stand, communicate, in English, both orally and in writing and lift over 20 pounds.PERFORMANCE STANDARDSAccurately records patient's medical history and vital signs.Gives patients immunizations and injections as appropriate.Counsel patients on health related issues.Orders and maintains clinical supplies and pharmaceuticalsCoordinates referrals to other medical servicesSecures consultations and specialists.Triages phone calls and addresses patient portal messages.Obtain prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testingAssists physician with med/surg proceduresObserves universal precautionsMaintains quality assurance for office labObserves proper lifting techniques to prevent injuryCoordinates with pharmacies to insure patients have adequate supplies of medicine