The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.

 

Physician Office RN or LPN performs all aspects of patient care that are within the scope of care of RN or LPN and not limited by Alabama Law or Hospital Policy.

 

Provides nursing care to patients, under the direction of a physician, who present with a broad range of medical complaints. The job includes, but is not limited to, the following: receiving patients, performing vital signs, specimen collection, giving injections, documenting charts as necessary, communicating clinical information to patients and other essential parties, maintaining all appropriate clinical logs as defined by MMC guidelines, and assisting the other staff however necessary.

 

Some of the many skills performed:

 

Performing vital signsPerforming routine lab testsAdministering drugs and injectionsDocumenting chartsAssists with prior authorizations and patient assistance pharmaceutical paperwork coordinationPatient careAssisting Physician with proceduresPatient call backs with appropriate documentation

Assisting front office as needed

RN Education:

High school graduate or GED.  

Graduate of School of Nursing with a minimum 2-year degree and current Alabama license.

 

LPN Education:

High School graduate or GED.

Graduation from a recognized Practical Nurse Program   

 

Licensure/Certification for RN or LPN:

Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Nursing 

 

 

Previous experience in physician office setting is preferred but not required.

CPR and first-aid certified.                                                                                                                               

Must possess excellent verbal and written skills and be able to adapt to emergency situations quickly. 

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.