LPN or MA - Pediatric Clinic

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority; Altus (OK); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority is seeking an LPN for the Satellite Clinic in Oklahoma. The role focuses on delivering nursing care with initiative and collaboration under provider supervision.

You will communicate changes in patient status, assist with procedures, and maintain EMR documentation and referrals while upholding safety standards and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in Oklahoma.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of clinical LPN experience; geriatric nursing and/or management preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Food Handler’s Permit.
• Basic computer skills to manage Internet-based medical records.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care in the Satellite Clinic under supervision of a Provider and Clinic LPN Supervisor.
• Communicate with providers about changes in patient status, symptoms and diagnostic results.
• Assist providers with procedures and perform tasks requiring technical skills.
• Document patient care timely in the EMR.
• Maintain referral system to meet referral requirements.
• Demonstrate teamwork and collaborate with other departments as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and adhere to safety and infection prevention policies.

Connaissances

Nursing care

Communication with providers

EMR documentation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Medication administration

Formation

LPN licensure in OK

BLS certification

1 year LPN experience

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Description

Job Summary: Provides nursing care in the Satellite Clinic setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility within the scope of practice for a LPN under the supervision of a Provider and the Clinic LPN Supervisor. Communicates with providers about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to change in patient conditions or response to treatment.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Demonstrate knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical condition. Medications are administered upon provider’s order.
• Performs nursing care responsibilities, considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient’s age.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to providers and co-workers.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains nurse workloads in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Maintains Referral system to meet referral requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist providers with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the providers.
• Complete chart documentation adequately and timely in the EMR system.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family; involves them in patient teaching and plan of care upon transfer or discharge from the department.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of the provider.
• Comply with Osiis guidelines and inventory requirements for State of Oklahoma Immunizations system.
• Relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Assists department manager and supervisors in the development, implementation and evaluation of Performance Improvement Activities to improve patient outcome and work environment.
• Participate in monthly staff and nurse meetings.
• Practices Safety, Environmental, and Infection Prevention methods according to policy.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and organized; demonstrates ability to function well under stressful situations

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

• Carries out physician’s orders in a timely manner.
• Meets dress code standards of assigned nursing unit.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends 75% of staff meetings; reads and initials all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Ensures confidentiality of patients’ records.
• Attends continuing education in-services.

Education/Regulatory Requirements & Experience:

• Current LPN licensure in the State of Oklahoma required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One year of clinical LPN experience required. Geriatric Nursing preferred. Management preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license in good standing required.
• Obtain a current or temporary Food Handler’s Permit offered by the Jackson County Health Department.
• Must possess basic computer skills to manage Internet based medical record systems.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Near visual & hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A

(at least 50%) (25 – 49%) (10 – 24%) (10%)

1 Standing/Walking ......................................................................................... X

2 Sitting ......................................................................................................................................... X

3 Twisting......................................................................................................... X

4 Lifting/Carrying.............................................................................................. X

5 Pushing/Pulling.............................................................................................. X

6 Climbing (ascending/descending ladders/stairs).......................................................................................................................................... X

7 Bending/Stooping ......................................................................................... X

8 Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods................................. X

9 Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods................................... X

10 Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods............................... X

11 Potential for wound care or invasive procedures ......................................... X

HOW OFTEN ARE THESE WEIGHTS LIFTED OR CARRIED?

2 – 10 Pounds................................................................................................... X

11 – 20 Pounds................................................................................................. X

21 – 30 Pounds................................................................................................. X

31 – 40 Pounds................................................................................................. X

41 – 50 Pounds................................................................................................. X

50 Pounds or more ........................................................................................... X

DOES THE JOB REQUIRE?

Working in hot, cold or wet surroundings.................................................................................................................... X

Working outdoors ............................................................................................................................................................................................ X

Working with or near chemicals....................................................................................................................................................................... X

Working near radiation sources........................................................................................................................................................................ X

Working near fumes................................................................................................................................................................................................................. X

Working with hazardous waste materials.......................................................................................................................................................... X

Operating vehicles or machinery.............................................................................................................................................................................................. X

Using hand tools or power tools............................................................................................................................................................................................... X

Wearing protective clothing and equipment....................................................... X