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Centerstone is seeking a qualified nursing professional to assist physicians and provide direct patient care. This role includes preparing patients and exam rooms, taking history, vital signs, scheduling labs and X-rays, and assisting with procedures under NP/Physician supervision.
Responsibilities cover immunizations, taking and applying dressings, and dispensing prescribed medications as directed. Strong communication, compassion and clinical skills are essential.
Assist the physician(s) with patients. This includes preparing patients and the examination rooms; taking initial medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, making lab and x-ray appointments, and explaining the preparations to the patients. Assist physician(s) in all special procedures, including minor surgery, as required. Removes sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by physician(s). Other duties may consist of notifying patients of lab results, giving allergy shots, immunizations. Can authorize and dispense medications prescribed by the doctor.
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and/or Physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Performs head-to-toe assessment, under the supervision of a NP, and/or Physician, on all patients as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population. Adequately assess and reassess pain. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. Maintains current knowledge of medication and the correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition. Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures. Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers. Demonstrates the ability to assist NP/Physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an NP and/or Physician. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patient and family. Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in patient education. Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate. Demonstrates the ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure. Meets current documentation standards and policies. Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements, requisitions. Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards. Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; refers patient problems to NP; schedules patient appointments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies, including vaccines. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. Maintains a good working relationship with all co-workers. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Performs preventive maintenance. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Response is appropriate to the patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Meets dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated time. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community. Wears identification while on duty. Completes in-services. Attends staff meetings and board meetings. Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of facility.
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Basic computer knowledge. Strong prioritization/organization skills.
Education Level: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from accredited RN program. Years of Experience: N/A. Required Certification/Licensure: Current Indiana license. Current CPR certification.
Task Percentage of Time/Frequency: Standing - 20%. Sitting - 80%. Squatting - occasional. Driving - occasional. Kneeling - occasional. Lifting - occasional. Bending - occasional.
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Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety. Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.