Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Assistant - Dr. Kwon/Rice *Pukalani (Full Time)

Major Job Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing duties, i.e.: escorting the patient to the exam room or office as indicated; preparing the patient for the examination, taking and recording the vital signs, observing symptoms and eliciting information from the patient and reporting to the provider during the examination as necessary; carrying out or assisting with procedures and/or treatments as directed by the provider.
• Prepares the patient records before the visit insuring that all reports are available; maintaining an accurate record of all medications, injections and treatments administered to the patient during the course of the visit; checking patient record following the exam, and completing necessary requisitions, and making appointments for the patient with other departments or offices as indicated.
• Directs and supervises other health care personnel in clinic, including delegation of duties to other clinical staff as appropriate and within their scope of practice.
• Screens all phone calls to the provider to determine if an appointment is indicated; calls patients on the phone to relay instructions or advice from the provider as indicated. Performs patient teaching and/or nursing checks in accordance with provider guidelines.
• Affords assistance in other offices when directed by the Director of Nursing or designee; performs other tasks and duties as directed by the provider and/or the nurse in charge.
• Maintains or oversees sanitary conditions in the office at all times; orders medical and clerical supplies as required.
• All other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Licensure as a LPN in the State of Hawaii required; Active/unexpired CPR/BLS Card required.
• Skills/Knowledge: Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; works overtime as needed; updates education on own as necessary; knows and uses principles of good body mechanics.
• Desired/Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrates effective communication and telephone skills; computer literacy preferred.

Environmental Factors

• Walking (85%); sitting (15%); lifts 25 lbs. with occasional heavier loads.

Characteristics

• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position; Willingly participates as a member of the nursing team; possesses effective organizational skills and maintains a “can-do” attitude.