LPN

Claiborne Memorial Medical Center; Homer (AK); In loco; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Claiborne Memorial Medical Center in Homer, Alaska, is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a medical office/clinic setting. The role involves coordinating with physicians and the care team to address the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of patient care.

You will support ongoing patient care under RN or physician supervision, and participate in procedures and care planning to ensure quality outcomes for patients and families in the community.

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• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN and/or physician.
• Evaluates outcomes and consults with other health team members as required.
• Adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of medications and administration based on the seven rights.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial needs.
• All other duties assigned by the RN and/or physician.

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JobDescription

MedicalOffice/ClinicLPN

JobSummary:

Providesdirectandindirectpatientcareinthemedicaloffice/clinicsetting.Providescarethat

meetsthepsychosocial,physicalandgeneralaspectsofcare;meetsthecommunicationneeds

ofpatientandfamily;providescarethatreflectsinitiativeandresponsibilityindicativeof

Communicateswithphysiciansandteammembersaboutpatient'sclinicalcondition,including

DutiesandResponsibilities:

ProvidesdirectpatientcareunderthesupervisionofaRNand/orphysician,evaluatesoutcomes,consultswithotherhealthteammembersasrequiredandadjustsnursing

careprocessesasindicatedtoensureoptimalpatientcare.

Abilitytoadequatelyassessandreassesspain.Utilizesappropriatepainmanagement

Maintainscurrentknowledgeofmedicationsandtheircorrectadministrationbasedon

Followstheseven(7)medicationrightsandreducesthepotentialformedicationerrors.

manager.

Demonstratestheabilitytoassistphysicianswithproceduresandperformservices

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies andaddresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patientsand family.

All other duties assigned by the RN and/or physician, as this list is not