Location: Niagara Falls,NY, USA
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care for the patient and evaluates outcomes.Demonstrates ability to provide direct patient care, evaluates and adjusts nursing care processes as directed by the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient and/or families. Communicates and ensures understanding of instruction in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.Documents patient teaching and learned information.Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care as directedExplains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients comfort and alleviates anxiety.Provides appropriate assistance to physicians during various medical procedures.Monitors the medical condition of patients and reports changes to the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served.Identifies emergency situations and provides immediate care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.Recognizes changes in patient condition and asks appropriate questions to clarify the situation. Reports changes to Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.Communicates pertinent information regarding patient progress and needs to appropriate staff.Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information both paper records and electronicFollowing departmental standards, completes records promptly, recording all necessary information.Prepares patient for scheduled visit, assists in patient assessment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.Effectively identifies predictable problems and plans and provides patient care.Completes vital signs, medication reconciliation, patient family and social history, chief complaintReviews patient history on initial visit and updates as neededAdministers medications/injections to assigned patient as ordered by physician/midlevel provider within the scope of LicensureFollows established protocols for medication/injection administration and patient observation.Documents to update patient records.Prepares written paper and electronic documentation as required by the professionReviews medical record to assure all previously ordered test results, lab/x-ray findings are present in record.Make referrals as directed by RN, NP, or PhysicianObtains lab specimens per Physician/NP orders.Functions independently and assumes responsibility for actions in clinical proceduresEnsures compliance with quality improvement policies, procedures and studies.Assists in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient/families in accordance with office standards.Exhibits expertise and skill in understanding, meeting and satisfying the specific needs and behavior of the patient in all age groups.Communicates effectively based on the age of the patients.Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism. Promotes positive customer relations and maintains a professional appearance.Maintains harmonious relationship with unit and co-workers, providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality patient care.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops where applicableAttends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field where applicablePerforms successfully all skills assigned to this positions Competency Skill Checklist.Understands and demonstrated knowledge of the New York State Nurse Practice Act per licensure and scope of practiceAttends meetings as required, and participates on committees as applicableOrients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel working in the Primary Care Center as directed by Office ManagerAssists with the orientation, instruction and training of assigned personnel.Serves as a resource to co-workersEnsures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment as directed by office managerAssists in the containment of costs through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipmentCommunicates appropriately with patients, visitors and co-workersDemonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversityExhibits excellent Customer Relations skillsExhibit patience, professionalism to instill confidenceAble to present self in a confident and professional manner to public, maintaining a positive and courteous relationship with others.Properly identifies self upon entering room or greeting outpatientVerifies patient identificationExhibits appropriate interpersonal skills across all age groupsAttendance/ReliabilityComplies with Attendance Policy and reports to work on timeMeets requirements for attendance at department meetings as requestedDemonstrates understanding of HIPAAAssures patient confidentiality to include securing of patient PHIPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.Salary Description $24-26 per hour