Provides professional nursing care under supervision for assigned patients in the Ambulatory Care Center according to established standards and practices.
Experience:
1 year of LPN experience in an ambulatory health facility
Requirements:
Current NYS LPN Licensure
Venipuncture
BLS Certification
Experience doing Intakes, Administer Vaccines, Clinical support for MD, Patient Care
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
QUALITY OF WORK:
- Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
- Screens (walk-in/telephone and schedule appointments) patients and makes the appropriate referral for services required.
- Performs venipuncture for tests as outlined in AHS policy and procedures manual and as ordered by the physician; rarely misses vein.
- Prepares charts for sessions as assigned by Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and assures that all laboratory work and ancillary reports are entered.
- Documents all clinical transactions with patient on patient's chart. Assists Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse with case management activities as assigned and documents actions taken.
- Assists medical staff with treatment and diagnostic procedures (e.g., urine catherterization, fixes slides for pap smears, hand instruments to physicians).
- Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, changes dressings that require sterile technique.
- Performs EKGs and venipuncture on adults and pediatric patients. Labeling all tests and designating them to proper areas. Performs PPD implants and reads results. Administers injections (flu shots and immunizations).
- Monitors equipment and supplies for clinic session, assuring adequate quantities are available; reports shortages to Nursing Manager/Charge Nurse .
- Provides and promotes safe and clean environment for patients (e.g., prepares examining rooms between patient visits, performs light housekeeping duties during and after each clinic session).
- Arranges laboratory tests, special clinic appointments (Cardiac, GI, etc.) according to physicians orders.
- Answers patient questions and gives instructions on tests and procedures that are to be performed; attempts to reduce patient's anxiety and fear..
- Performs patient care follow ups (e.g. checking on broken appointments, confirming appointments or tests by telephone); documents action taken in patient's chart. Scheduling patient appointments on computerized system.
- Demonstrates concern for cleanliness of self and work area; practices infection control (hand washing) for protection of patient and self.
- Observes hospital policies concerning smoking, telephone use and other related rules governing conduct.
- Coordinates assignments to maintain patient flow throughout clinic.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Reinforces patient education and teaching performed by RN or physician and documents educational efforts in patient’s charts.
- Transcribes and carries out physicians orders.
- Acts as a liaison for patients and their families and/or significant others; provides psychological support.
- Appropriately obtains specific visit type information or intake in order to prepare patient adequately for physicians examination (i.e., vision test, urine pregnancy test, glucose monitoring).
- Keeps work area clean and tidy.
KNOWLEDGE OF JOB:
- Demonstrates understanding of policies and procedures concerning the Ambulatory Care Center as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital's fire and safety procedures as they apply to the Ambulatory Care Center and can be relied upon to apply them in an emergency situation.
- Communicates and shares information about new or existing policies, procedures, techniques, etc. at in-services.
- Maintains current licensure/certification as required.
- Demonstrates competence in all procedures required of an LPN in the Ambulatory Care Center
- Actively participates in required in-services and departmental meetings.
JUDGEMENT & DECISION MAKING:
- Adheres to Medical Center’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, corporate compliance provisions and professional standards.
- Demonstrates ability to assess situation, consider alternatives and choose appropriate course of action.
- Recognizes own role in department; understands which decisions he/she can make and which to refer to supervisor.
- Advises appropriate personnel in timely manner of situation requiring follow-up action.
- Reports shortages in supplies promptly so that adequate stock can be maintained; orders as required.
- Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly to supervisor.
PLANNING, TIME USE, INITIATIVE:
- Generally completes assigned tasks within designated time frame.
- Coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency; recognizes and deals with priorities.
- Willing to adjust personal schedule in case of departmental need (e.g., work late, fill in for co-worker).
- Makes best use of time; does not allow unimportant interruptions to waste time.
- Performs duties with little or no supervision.
- Recognizes and performs duties that need to be performed; helps co-workers.
- Demonstrates proactive attitude; seeks to remedy situations before accident or mistake occurs.
- Arrives on time and ready to work at start of shift; returns promptly from meal and rest breaks.
- Provides proper advance notice of absence or tardiness.
- Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
- Assembles necessary tools, supplies for daily tasks so that work may proceed smoothly.
- Suggests innovative approaches in providing Employee Health to Director.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
- Treats co-workers, patients, and all with whom one comes in contact pleasantly, courteously and respectfully.
- Works well with supervisors and those in positions of authority.
- Develops good rapport and cooperative working relationship with al personnel with whom contact is made.
- Obeys hospital dress code, representing hospital well through professional appearance.
- Responds to questions from staff, patients and visitors politely and pleasantly. If unable to answer questions, refers questioner to appropriate information source.
- Assists co-workers without being asked.
- Remains caring and cooperative even in difficult work conditions.
