Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Laurel, MD Pay From: $30 per hour MUST: The Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics Licensed Practical Nurse with valid MD license Working in an outpatient doctor's office Triaging patients of all ages Active CPR card Must possess sound judgment, good communication and business acumen skills DUTIES: The Licensed Practical Nurse (triage nurse) will be responsible for the following: Triages telephone calls and incoming patient information to facilitate the continuum of care for our patients Retrieves documents and responds to patient messages from voice mails Follows clinical algorithms to determine appropriate response Assists patients/staff in determining urgency and level of care Discusses patient clinical information with providers to determine the best course of care Processes prescription requests per standard order policy Sorts and separates urgent from non-urgent labs, x-rays and other test results. Follows up with providers with urgent results and submits all other results to medical records for filing Maintains medication logs as needed Completes prior authorization forms for patient referrals Provides excellent service Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.