BayMark Health Services
Vero Beach, FL, USA
Jan 27, 2020
Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse MedMark is looking for a detail oriented and empathetic Licensed Practical Nurse to provide medical treatment, personal care services, and preventative health care services to ill, injured and handicapped persons in the clinic under the direction and supervision of registered nurse and / or physicians. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height and records information for nurses to input into patient’s electronic charts. May also assist in collection samples such as urine, blood and sputum from patients, labeling such samples and sending them for testing Observes patients and immediately report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the clinic physician, Clinic Administrator or clinical nurse. Administers specific medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection and notes time, site and amount in patient’s electronic chart. Interprets physician’s instructions to patients, educates patients on preventive health information, assists with emergencies, and performs related tasks as directed. Hands instruments and materials to medical providers as directed. Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests. Assembles and uses such equipment as nebulizers, oxygen supplies and spirometry. Schedules follow – up appointment or change them as needed for providers. Member of the PACT Team. Inventories and orders medication and other medical supplies. Cleans and prepares patient areas and treatment rooms for examination of patients and sterilizes treatment rooms, equipment. Responsible for ensuring that contaminated material and trash are maintained in proper containers. Will key data into computer to update patient records while maintaining patient, employee, and computer data confidentiality. Answers telephone and intercom calls, providing necessary information or relaying messages to patients or appropriate medical personnel. Maintain knowledge and compliance with HIPPA policy and procedures Assists with the orientation of new personnel Diabetic and nutritional education counselor and teacher for diabetic clinics held in the clinic. These roles include teach patients how to use diabetic machine and preparing forms. Keep up to date with current CDC, OSHA, JCAHO and Bio Hazard, recommendations, standards, rules and regulations Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Currently licensed in the state of employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse. BCLS certified Excellent customer service demeanor Good computer skills Benefits: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K) Generous paid time off accrual Excellent growth and development opportunities Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic Here is what you can expect from us: MedMark Services, Inc. is dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to each of the Veteran’s that we serve. MedMark clinics provide an array of primary care outpatient services such as physical exams, laboratory services, prescription services, immunizations and other primary care treatments including mental health services. MedMark Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws. PI117479973