Lvn, Licensed Vocational Nurse - Respiratory PulmonaryRehab

Description

Summary :

Under supervision, the incumbent of this position providesprofessional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaborativelywith the providers within the team setting to facilitate qualitycare for the patient.

Responsibilities :

• Performs general nursing care to patients.Administers treatments in accordance with nursingstandards.
• Assists with the preparation ofequipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, andtesting of patients.
• Observes, records, andreports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs or treatments toproviders.
• Oversees appointment bookings andensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greetspatients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Preparespatients for physical exam. Instructs patients in collection ofsamples and tests.
• May perform the followingtasks in accordance with established procedures and as prescribedby applicablelicensure / certification :
• Obtain / record vitalsigns; perform initial assessment on patient; coordinate patienttransfer to hospital and / or discharge;
• give telephone orders;accept telephone test results; perform telephone triage; call inprovider approved prescription refills;
• specimen collectionincluding stool and urine midstream; catheterize patient;indwelling catheter urine collection; obtain throat culture;
• pregnancy testing; administer urine dip; obtain wound culture;perform snellen vision screening; eye injury management; administeroptic / otic meds;
• assist with lumbar punctures; sputum collection;occult blood testing; assist with vaginal exam; teach crutch / canewalking;
• teach use of walker; apply Velcro splint; assist withplaster splint; apply moist heat and / or cold packs; administerenema;
• remove fecal impaction; administer oxygen; teach respiratoryhygiene; administer chest physiotherapy; perform oral suctionand / or infant suction bulb;
• wound care; apply sterile dressing;assist with circumcision; perform umbilical care; apply colloidaldressing; open sterile tray;

apply topical medications; administerrectal and / or vaginal medications; give oral medications; and, givesublingual medications to adults and / or pediatricpatients.

• May perform the following tasks onlyif appropriate training has beenobtained :
• Blood collection by lancet; pulseoximetry; incentive Spirometry; suture and / or staple removal; earirrigation; administer breathing treatment;
• giveallergy / insulin / immunization medications to adult and / or pediatricpatients; give intramuscular and / or subcutaneous injections toadult and / or pediatric patients;

give injections Z track to adultpatients.

• May perform the following tasksafter providing verification of completion of specialtraining :
• Blood collection venipuncture;audiometry exam; titmus vision screening; EKG; administerelectrical stimulation; assist / process biopsies;

draw blood fromportocath; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids andmonitor IV fluids.

• May administer IV pushmedications and / or add medications to IV only after completion ofspecial training and only under direct supervision of licensedpractitioner.
• May make arrangements forpatient testing and admissions.
• May berequired to have a working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS codingand managed care.
• Responds to incomingtelephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls in refillsand prescriptions to pharmacy.
• Per providerand / or established protocol, instructs patients and / or family withregard to medication and treatment and documents thesame.
• Formulates and updates patient careplans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts. Posts testsand examination results.

Reviews patient’s tests and examinationresults with provider; documents instructions and notifiespatient.

• Maintains patient files, records andother information in a professional manner following policies andprocedures regarding documentation.
• Ensurespreparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatmentareas.
• Attends required meetings andparticipates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintainsprofessional licensure and affiliations.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Physician Group guidelines related to theHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA),designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of ProtectedHealth Information (PHI).
• Maintains strictconfidentiality.
• Uses oral and writtencommunication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear,positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUSMission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUSPhysician Group policies, procedures, objectives, qualityassurance, safety, environmental and infectioncontrol.
• Implements job responsibilities in amanner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code ofEthics and supportive of CHRISTUS Physician Group’s culturaldiversity objectives.
• Supports and adheres toCPG Service Guarantee.
• Performs other relatedwork as required.
Requirements :
• CERT
• CERT
• LVN License in stateof employment orcompact

Work Type : Per Diem AsNeeded

Per Diem AsNeeded

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