RN/LPN/CMA

Position Information

This position will work Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., with a rotation of every 3rd Monday 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to assist practitioners with procedures.
• Performs activities and functions ascribed to the RN, LPN or CMA and seeks assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of practice.
• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as indicated.
• Prepares and assists provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor surgical procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under the direct supervision of the provider.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for each patient’s age.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, mid-level providers and co-workers.
• Accepts responsibility for performing assigned and delegated functions related to patient care.
• Is knowledgeable about medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized. Ability to function well under stressful situations.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.
• Assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth.
• Instructs patients and their families on proper diagnostic test preparation, correct exercise performance or special instructions given by the provider. Provides patient/family education as directed.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Record and obtain healthcare provider approval for medication refill requests, return calls to pharmacies with information and/or special instructions.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely in the electronic health record. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of QI indicators to improve patient outcomes and the work environment.
• Sets up and/or works patient referrals in the electronic health record as directed by the provider
• Obtains prior-authorization whenever needed for medication refills, visits and referrals
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
• Travels to various sites as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned