LPN/CMA

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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Work-up of patients (vital signs, weight, screenings, etc.)

Performs fingerstick hgb & lead.

Performs urine analysis and UCG's.

Performs visual screening using Snellen's eye chart.

Assists provider with pelvic and breast examinations.

Notifies patients of lab results.

Sends missed appointments and follow-up letters to patients

Performs waived testing.

Performs electrocardiograms.

Performs phlebotomy.

Assists with input of patient information into lab computer.

Administers medication and vaccines per physician's order.

Assists with packaging of lab specimens for outside reference labs.

Attends continuing education pertinent to job related issues as appropriate.

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

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 (X-rays if trained).

Required Skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with current NC license / certification

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