RN/LPN

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Adheres to CommWell Health and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)

Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory education, maintains required licensure status.

Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Triages patients to determine order of need, consulting with providers as needed to promote continued patient flow through the medical system.

For patients triaged and not seen the same day, supervises the collection and recording of vital signs and other pertinent patient data.

Completes nursing admission of each patient according to protocol.

Carries out patient's plan of care within health center policy, procedures, and legal limitations. Performs nursing procedures for minor treatment (such as cleansing of wounds, bandaging, suture removal, giving injections) at the direction of the medical provider or supervisor according to standard protocols.

Delegates lab assignments to nursing in assistance to overall lab requirements per clinic regulations.

Performs waived testing as needed.

Develops and updates existing nursing protocol to ensure a quality standard of care.

Maintains a medical supply inventory of needed equipment instruments and ensures procurement of adequate supplies.

Maintains and implements a safety program that monitors the following :

a) Equipment maintenance and annual calibrations

b) Universal precautions

c) Disposal of hazardous waste

Provides psychosocial interventions with individuals, families, and groups.

Coordinates client care with relevant agencies to facilitate implementation of treatment plan.

Implements preventive treatment and follow-up programs to meet the needs for the client population.

Collaborates with all other staff within the health center to provide and maintain primary care of clients.

Participates in staff conferences to devise patient care plans, to revise and update clinic service and CQI program.

Carries out proper procedures for basic life support, fire, disaster and infection control.

Participates in case reviews during PCHH huddles :

Daily

Multidisciplinary

Other duties as assigned

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients in conformance with nursing techniques and procedures as stated in Policy and Procedure Manual.

Carries out patient's plan of care within health center policy, procedures, and legal limitations.

Follows the established lines of authority and communication.

Carries out proper procedure for basic life support, fire, disaster, and infection control.

Actively participates in cost containment by conserving supplies and equipment and initiating patient charges.

Attends required meetings and participates in in-services and continuing education programs to keep current of trends in nursing care.

Plans with professional and departmental groups in developing the patient care plan. Uses tact, patience, and understanding when dealing with patients and families.

Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the teaching plan.

Documents an accurate and relevant record of patient's care.

Maintains communication with providers, utilizing providers orders.

Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality of nursing care provided.

Implements the outlined plan of care, consistently, effectively to maintain the patient at the highest achievable level of health.

Works in collaboration with patients' providers to share information relevant to the patient's changing plan of care, questions and seeks clarification of unclear providers orders.

Adheres to and enforces health center and nursing policies and procedures relating to the safety of patients and employees.

Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately.

Accepts constructive criticism and implements suggestions and / or goals for improving performance.

Is aware at all times of conditions of patients assigned and keeps appropriate personnel informed.

Responsible for promoting the collaboration for the patient's continuum of care with all members of the PCHH Care Team

o Improves or maintains the patient's social, behavioral, functional, and physical health status.

o Assists with closing clinical gaps in care and ensure consistent continuity of care

Participates in case reviews during PCHH huddles :

o Daily

o Multidisciplinary

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

RN or LPN with current NC license

Clean driving record with current NC driver's license and approved by corporate vehicle insurance vendor for driving privileges