Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy Clinic - FT - Day

Schedule:

Full time - 36 hours/week or greater

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Weekly Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Medical Assistant (MA) position is an important member of the patient care team who assists providers and other office team members in the safe, quality care of patients. Primary duties include supporting the allergy clinic provider's offices, preparing patient charts with necessary medical information from referring physicians for office appointments, coordinating scheduling of patient testing and services, scheduling of patient appointments, rooms allergy clinic patients and takes vital signs, report patient concerns or pertinent observations to provider or licensed team member, accurately documents all patient related activities.

Education Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. A CNA/EMT certification may be substituted for this requirement. Required or
• Successfully completed a medical assistant program. A CNA/EMT certification may be substituted for this requirement. Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Participates actively in educational activities for department.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is required. Education may be substituted for license/certification.

What you will do

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors PCT’s s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
• Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Pol