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provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination treatment and minor surgical procedures commensurate with training and education.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination treatment and minor surgical procedures commensurate with training and education
Provide appropriate accurate and timely documentation regarding health concern and/or condition in the patients electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes; obtained from patient or family members.
Demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Administer medications by oral IM SQ or ID routes under the order of a provider or RN.
Demonstrate the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps as appropriate to scope and licensure.
Thoroughly understand anatomical impact (phases/stages thresholds) for clinic specialty services including comorbidities and influences impacting patient care and treatment.
Responsible for tracking system for followup appointments related to office visits laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status; conduct follow up calls as necessary.
Provide information to appropriate regulatory agencies (i.e. health department).
Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements
Facilitate and support relationships between providers (e.g. within clinic referring) and with ancillary services.
Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office
Development & Education
Be aware of what is happening in the clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings reading emails and regularly checking information on the organizations intranet site.
Meet the department work schedule.
Maintain compliance with CLIA OSHA Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Foster Unity
Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.
Collaborate across departments facilities business units and regions.
Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.
Own The Moment
Connect with each person treating them with courtesy compassion empathy and respect
Enthusiastically engage in our work.
Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.
Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.
Champion Excellence
Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.
Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.
Believe in sharing our results learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.
Seize Opportunities
Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.
Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.
Have the courage to challenge the status quo.
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
High school diploma required if work is performed in a complex CLIA lab.
Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa/Illinois for Licensed Practical Nurse.
Meets educational/competency requirements per policy
CPR Certification
Experience:
Will train qualified applicant
License(s)/Certification(s):
Must possess and maintain current:
License Practical Nurse license in good standing to practice in the state of Iowa.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three 3 months from date of hire.
Mandatory Reporter
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to understand and apply guidelines policies and procedures
Able to write read comprehend and speak fluent English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Full-Time