Randstad Healthcare is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse Position in Alpharetta, GA. This is a contract position with a well-known facility offering a competitive compensation package.
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be supporting physicians in the medical offices specialized in allergy and asthma treatments to ensure safe and quality patient care.
Office is open 3 days a week; will need to travel to another location 2 days a week. Smyrna or Acworth
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the physician as instructed with patient care during office visits.
- Perform diagnostic procedures, such as skin testing, pulmonary function testing, and drawing blood for laboratory tests.
- Administer immunotherapy injections and maintain extract and records of treatment.
- Treat emergency and priority patients, including the use of CPR, if necessary.
- Assist the physician with patients by telephone, including instructions to sick patients and prescription refills.
- Assist in management and treatment of reactions which occur secondary to immunotherapy.
- Maintain an aseptic environment appropriate for medical office.
- Educate patients on their physical condition, treatment plan, use of equipment and medication delivery devices, environmental controls and any other issues which may affect the patient’s care,
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or MA
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to travel to multiple office locations as needed
- Familiarity with clinic health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology
- Requires valid and current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) to practice in the state of GA.
- Knowledge of clinic practice standard, policies and procedures is required.
- Must display the ability to properly maintain records.
- Prefer one year of previous employment in a medical setting.
- Ability to communicate with adult and pediatric patients and families, as well as with co-workers is essential. Must be a team player.
- Allergy and asthma experience is preferred but not required.
Details:
- Monday-Friday
- Pay Rate: $25-$29 per hour
- Contract to Start
- Day Shift
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alpharetta, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person