Job Posting
LPN/RN--CLINIC - Clinic
This position is open for either an LPN or RN and can be either full-time or part-time in our Clinic.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for administrating all nursing duties as designated by the Physician, patient preparation and maintenance of patient records. Accepting responsibility and performing duties so as to operate the physician office in an efficient, economical and business-like manner are of upmost importance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
• Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program
• Previous LPN experience in a clinic setting preferred
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State of Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
• Ability to calculate figures, add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy/procedures
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to residents, families, employees, health care providers, etc…
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:
• Patient Care Equipment
• Calculator
• Computer and printer
• Fax, scanner, and copy machine
• General office materials/supplies
• Information Systems
• Telephone system
SECURITY/ACCESS:
• Will have access to the facility only during scheduled shifts
• Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY:
• None
PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED:
• Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice.
• Performs complete admission assessment.
• Gives medications: oral, rectal, parenteral, and sub-lingual according to policy, using the “Five Rights” of medication administration.
• Performs patient/family teaching for assessed knowledge deficits.
• Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Conducts full body system analysis.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities and takes appropriate action.
• Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type which may include; Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, and or Telemetry/Cardiac patients during an emergency.
2. Collaborates with Medical Staff, management and other health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Promotes team concept through effective communication regarding patient condition, patient care plan and patient satisfaction with appropriate individuals that are involved in the patient’s care.
• Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care.
• Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care.
• Informs and involves Assistant Director of Nursing Services and/or Director of Nursing Services regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assists in making patient assignments, coordinating admissions, and meeting staffing needs for unit.
• Collaborates with Social Services.
• Completes patient and family education throughout the patient’s visit.
3. Performs and maintains documentation.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at discharge.
• Completes shift end check prior to leaving duty.
4. Communicates effectively.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to health care provider.
5. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
• Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.
• Follows proper procedures for wasting narcotics and disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.
6. Performs in an LPN capacity, as assigned or requested by management.
• Oversees care delivery and staffing needs and assignments on the nursing unit within the LPN scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of treatments, policies/procedures and equipment within the LPN scope of practice.
• Monitors, addresses and documents performance and attendance.
• Responds to Patient/Family concerns and provides immediate interventions when possible.
• Adapts to changes in workload and completes assignments while maintaining quality care.
• Initiates and performs duties which need to be completed although not directly assigned.
7. Performs laboratory testing as ordered by Physician.
• Maintains laboratory records in accordance with standard laboratory practice.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Breana Molt - Human Resource
Email: bmolt@genoamedical.org
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