Provider Nurse LPN
Provider Nurse LPN
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Job Description
Under the direction of a health care provider the Clinical Nurse LPN is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients. Provides nursing care for patients participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health care team members. Collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care while maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services improved patient care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination treatment and minor surgical procedures.
- May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral IM SQ or ID routes.
- Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
- Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
- Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patients electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
- Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
- Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps as appropriate to scope and licensure.
- Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
- Perform other duties as requested by Rural Health Clinic Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
Personal Accountability
- Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings reading emails and regularly checking information on the organizations intranet site.
- 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.
Compliance
- Maintain compliance with CLIA OSHA Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
- Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures including but not limited to Compliance HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.
Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.
Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital 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 DIA DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is 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.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa for Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Preferred: BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
- Preferred: Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Customer/patient focused
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to write read comprehend and speak fluent English.
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines policies and procedures.
- Strong computer skills.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Shifts and Schedule:4 - 10 hour days or as new provider is scheduled
Weekends:Yes
Holidays: Yes - usually 1 holiday per year
Employment Type
Full-Time
