Job Description Summary
Under direct supervision, performs a wide variety of nursing care services including assessing patient condition; documenting observations; performing vital signs; and lab tests.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient condition prior to and after treatments and procedures.
- Documents observations.
- Notifies physician if patient condition is unstable.
- Performs vital signs.
- Performs POCT lab tests including urine dipsticks, glucose tests, rapid strep test and urine pregnancy test.
- Performs EKGs, aerosol nebulization’s, basic visual acuity tests, ear and eye irrigations, PR fit tests, phlebotomy, and other specimen collections.
- Administers medications orally, intradermally, subcutaneously and intramuscularly.
- Responds to and documents patient requests for prescription refills and referrals in accordance with established nursing protocols.
- Examines, cleans and dresses wounds, bites, burns.
- Removes sutures.
- Applies elastic bandages, arm slings, knee immobilizers and finger splints.
- Fits patients for crutches and teaches crutch-walking.
- Transports patients in urgent situations.
- Assists patients in moving from carts, wheelchairs, etc. onto exam tables.
- Maintains general appearance, cleanliness of exam rooms and nursing station.
- Bags soiled linen and distribute clean linen.
- Prepares and transports instruments for sterilization.
- Monitors level of supplies, reorders supplies when indicated and stores new items upon delivery.
- Provides clinical support for the SWC patients and providers.
- Performs telephone triage and provides medical advice to patients.
- Schedules patient appointments.
- Responds to requests for pharmacy medication refills and communicate requests to the appropriate provider.
- Enters patient medical information into electronic medical record.
- Consistently communicates with registered nurse, multidisciplinary team members and physician to enhance quality of patient care and ambulatory care activities.
- Incorporates cost-effective measures into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
- Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.
- Demonstrates ability to function under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Follows verbal and written directions and responds appropriately to constructive feedback.
- Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes in ambulatory care; actively participates in staff meetings.
- Prepares patients, equipment, supplies for specific procedures, and provides assistance as required.
- Obtains and records patient data for medical records noting any significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Quals
Occ Med Required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Ambulatory or hospital-based care setting.
- At least 3 years LPN experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- LPN with an active license in the State of Illinois.
- CPR certification.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, ability to type and enter patient information in electronic medical record.
Preferred Competencies
- Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
- Provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Read documents or instruments.
- Perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
- Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
- Solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.
Working Conditions
- Ability to sit or stand for 4 hours or more.
- Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
- Work may involve assisting patients in transferring to and from chairs, wheelchairs, exam tables and gurneys. Current lifting procedures must be followed.
- Duties performed require potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
- Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases.
- Required annual TB control training and/or other health screenings.
- Comply with UCMC flu vaccination requirements.
- Scheduled work hours may change depending on clinic needs. Rotating schedule including 8 or 10 hour shifts may be required. Some weekend hours may be required.
- Work may be performed in varied locations inside/outside of the clinical setting including other campus or offsite locations.
Application Documents
- Cover Letter (preferred)
- Resume (required)
- References (required)
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