RN/LPN/CMA

Compass Memorial; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Compass Memorial Healthcare in Iowa is seeking a full-time nursing assistant/ CMA to support clinicians at the Colonies Family Medical Clinic. Work Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M.

to 5:00 P.M., in a day shift, on-site setting. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures under provider supervision, performing nursing assessments, patient education, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioners with procedures.
• Performs activities and functions ascribed to the RN, LPN or CMA under provider supervision.
• Performs head-to-toe patient assessments and reassessments as indicated.
• Prepares and assists with examinations, specimen collection, minor procedures and administration of medications under supervision.
• Maintains patient care appropriate to age-specific standards of care.
• Communicates clearly with physicians, mid-level providers and coworkers.
• Records and coordinates medication refills and related communications as directed.
• Documents concisely in the electronic health record and supports quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

• Department: Colonies Family Medical Clinic
• Position Type: Full Time
• Shift: Day

Position Information

This position will work Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in our Colonies Family Medical Clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to assist practitioners with procedures.
• Performs activities and functions ascribed to the RN, LPN or CMA and seeks assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of practice.
• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as indicated.
• Prepares and assists provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor surgical procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under the direct supervision of the provider.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for each patient’s age.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, mid-level providers and co-workers.
• Accepts responsibility for performing assigned and delegated functions related to patient care.
• Is knowledgeable about medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized. Ability to function well under stressful situations.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.
• Assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth.
• Instructs patients and their families on proper diagnostic test preparation, correct exercise performance or special instructions given by the provider. Provides patient/family education as directed.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Record and obtain healthcare provider approval for medication refill requests, return calls to pharmacies with information and/or special instructions.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely in the electronic health record. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of QI indicators to improve patient outcomes and the work environment.
• Sets up and/or works patient referrals in the electronic health record as directed by the provider
• Obtains prior-authorization whenever needed for medication refills, visits and referrals
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
• Travels to various sites as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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