A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
ETSU Health is currently seeking qualified LPN's/CMA's to join our growing clinics across the region. ETSU Health is a multi-specialty practice group located in Northeast Tennessee, and is affiliated with Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. ETSU Health offers a competitive compensation package with salary based on education and experience.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. 18 days paid personal time off, 10.5 paid holidays annually, and, a paid retirement plan with an employer matching program.
Clinics that have openings:
Internal Medicine - Johnson City OB/GYN Rheumatology Surgery Please go to www.etsuhealth.org/resources/employment.php to fill out an application and choose which clinic you would like to apply to.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the LPN/CMA is responsible for performing nursing services for the care and treatment of patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Receive and prepare patients for examination, obtaining blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and weight. Charting in Electronic Health Records. Assist the healthcare provider with patient examination, treatment, and minor surgeries as instructed. Keep rooms clean and stocked with necessary supplies. Sterilize equipment. Give instructions and/or explanations to patients as directed by healthcare provider, whether in person or by telephone. Return messages. Schedule patients for hospital surgeries, admissions, and diagnostic procedures, obtaining pre-certification, prior authorization, and/or referral if necessary. Perform specialized testing May be responsible for the ordering and control of medical supplies and drugs. Assist with complying and maintaining OSHA regulations. Administer medications and/or injections as directed by the healthcare provider. Abide by the rules and regulations as set forth by the Board of Nursing in the State of Tennessee. Act as a liaison between patients, patient's family members, healthcare facilities, and physician to coordinate the care and treatment of patients. Answer phone calls relating to clinical issues. Administers p.o., i.m., s.q. topical meds as directed by healthcare provider
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard high school or GED. Diploma or equivalent from a one year college or technical school and currently licensed as a LPN in the State of Tennessee. Two years' experience as an LPN preferred. OR, must be a CMA with 3 years experience. EOE/AA/M/F/Disability Vet ETSU Health participates in
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Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
