What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse - RN/LPN position at Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepares electronic medical records prior to patient visits, enters pertinent data at time of visit and acts as the physician resource for patient and electronic medical record utilization.
- Rooms and documents patient visit, adhering to set protocols, adhering to clinic schedule.
- Performs EKG according to physician order.
- Communicates with physician regarding patient voice mails, prescription requests, etc. and answers patient questions in a timely manner.
- Follows up with patients for testing results and ongoing physician orders.
- Documents all patient communications in electronic medical record.
- Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of patient, such as Coumadin, Holter. Provides back-up coverage for testing departments (CT, Nuclear) for vacations and sick.
- Performs other duties as assigned.