RN/LPN, Oconee Heart & Vascular- Monroe
Athens, Georgia
Health system employer
Posted Aug 12
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Cardiology
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Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
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This RN/LPN position is located at Oconee Heart and Vascular Center's Monroe clinic. Responsible for assisting the physicians in clinical care of all patients specifically related to the telephone triage and walk-in triage of patients of Oconee Heart & Vascular Center. Under the direction and review of a physician, the triage nurse provides patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations.
Acting as a triage nurse demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. According to established protocols, assesses the patients’ health care status and needs and provides patient care to as directed by the physician. Triages emergency walk-in patients.
Provides counseling and education to patients in order to enhance patient care. Documents care provided in order to support the continuity of patient care and optimum patient outcomes. Care provided is appropriate for all patients.
Performs other duties within job scope as requested. Current State license for LPN is required. Completion of Nursing Program at accredited institution is required.
2-3 years physician office experience preferred.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Requirements
- LPN license
- Nursing
- Post-session clinical documentation
- Medical office experience
- Care documentation
- Assisting medical staff
- Mid-level
- Clinic
- Initial patient assessment
Place
- City
- Athens, Georgia
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
Athens area index 93.3, where 100 is the national average.
Athens blends classic Southern college-town energy with a thriving live-music scene anchored near the University of Georgia campus. Downtown's compact blocks offer independent shops, restaurants, and storied venues, while leafy neighborhoods like Five Points give nurses a quieter respite after shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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