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The Chautauqua Center LPN in Jamestown, New York
Jamestown & Dunkirk. The Chautauqua Center. LPN. FT. Benefits
Purpose: Under RN supervision, the LPN functions as a member of the nursing team. Responsible and accountable for providing direct and indirect patient care and has assignments in adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health/prenatal. Performs established outpatient nursing care services and procedures reflective of TCC mission and values. Job Duties: -Prepares patients for examination: a. Greets patients b. Reviews symptoms, treatment, and past health/medical history c. Takes B/P, weight, height, temperature, and other measurements such as peak flow and/or vitals as appropriate to complete health assessment in the clinical area d. Performs vision, hearing screenings, EKG's and spirometry if appropriate
-Assists with the provision of care that includes treatment, teaching, and counseling -Assists with patient scheduling and encounter forms -Answers and triages telephone calls and callbacks as instructed by a registered nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner and/or physician -Cleans and stocks examination rooms and maintains room cleaning schedule -Responsible for set-up, assisting and post-cleaning for special procedures -Maintains clinical records and logs for clinical area -Responsible for maintaining, inventory of medical, office, supplies for clinical area -Files charts, lab reports, patient forms and information in the medical records -Requests medical records from other health care providers. -Assists with chart flow/medical records in TCC and for other providers -Assists with the planning and implementation of programs for patients and families to increase awareness of relevant medical conditions, decrease risk-behaviors, and increase responsibility for self-care -Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk management programs -Relieves and substitutes for other staff as needed-Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them -Understands the TCC's relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships -Identifies an unsafe patient environment and intervenes responsibly. -Maintains open communication with the Medical Assistants, Dietitian, Social Worker, Registered Nurses, Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners, and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes -Assists with coordinating care of the patient, referring to appropriate community resources and TCC ancillary services when needed -Interprets TCC services and policies to patients and families -Assists patients and families in functioning at their optimum level -Deals with public and staff, both in person and over the telephone, in tactful and professional manner. -Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Skills/Qualifications: -Graduate of an accredited program for practical nursing. -Current LPN license or must have taken state boards within 2 months after graduation. If failed exam must take the next exam on the first available date. -Current CPR certification -One year ambulatory or public health experience is preferred -Strong assessment skills required. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. -Leadership and organizational skills essential-Satisfactory completion of medication course. -Bilingual especially in Spanish is preferred. -Computer literate preferred. -Knowledge of medical office practices, procedures, and equipment. -Knowledge of problem-oriented record keeping -Correct English usage, spelling, and grammar. -Skilled nursing care and follow-up with thorough documentation -Knowledge of community resources -Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision -Self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedule and/or clinic needs $19.50-$23.50/hour
TO APPLY: Apply online Website: http://www.tcchealth.org