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A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a non-exempt Licensed Practical Nurse on the Kirksville, Missouri, campus. This position will assist physicians in all modes of practice and patient care, functions as a physician/patient liaison, and assists in the educational component in the Family Medicine Residency program.

Major Job Duties

• Assist physicians in patient care to include patient history, vital signs, in-house labs (Hemoccult, pregnancy, urine, mono, strep, etc), venipuncture, order tests and procedures, and call the pharmacy for prescriptions and refills.
• Fulfill insurance pre-certification requirements if needed.
• Provide patient education as directed per the physician.
• Inform patient of test results, appointment plans, referrals and needed follow-up.
• Review charts and triage calls.
• Assist with examintions, minor surgeries, setup and assist with procedures and review medication lists.
• Document nurse care assessments, scrips, education, etc on patient chart.
• Frequent procedures include spirometry, EKG's, colposcopy, joint injections, surgical procedures, cryotherapy and wound dressing.
• Keep schedule of allergy injections and keep medications ordered.
• Perform PT/INR's for monitoring medications.
• Train and work with Residents on nursing responsibilities and duties.
• Maintain pharmacy area and keep sample medications stocked and sample log current.
• Autoclave instruments and keep laboratory area stocked and cleaned.
• Keep supplies organized.
• Research cost of stock items.
• Check pharmacy samples for dates.
• Order stock medications.
• Order laboratory supplies, specimen cups, syringes, needles, etc.
• Thoroughly clean and stock treatment rooms.
• Obtain some supplies from Wal-Mart if cheaper.
• Wheelchair transport of patients to radiology procedures or ER if necessary.
• Pickup and return x-rays.
• Clean and organize medical chart room.
• Keep various website logins and passwords current.

Education/Training

• LPN license.
• CRP certification and possess knowledge that goes with that license and certification.
• 3-6 months of experience preferred.
• Experience in outpatient clinic settings with a large physician group would be ideal.
• Experience with obstetrics, pediatrics, family medicine including surgical assist, patient assessment, wound care, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

Skills

• Venipuncture, EKG, spirometry, injections, sterile technique, nebulizer administration.
• Communication skills.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Operation of medical and office equipment.
• Possess skills as an educator for patient education requirements in the Residency Program.

Personal Characteristics

• Love of nursing and patient care.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Flexibility to handle sudden schedule and procedure changes or medical emergencies.
• Friendly attitude with patients and co-workers.
• Look for ways to do the job better and more efficiently.
• Ability to handle stress well.
• Maintain kind and compassionate attitude with patients.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and compliance standards.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.