RN/LPN - Part Time

Blount Rural Health Center

RN/LPN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Takes patients to exam room, obtaining and documenting chief complaint, allergies, and medications.
• Assists provider (MD, PA, NP) in procedures such as dressing changes, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, etc.
• Attend to needs of patients and visitors.
• Assure patient as needed; allay fears and answer questions as necessary for patients.
• Exhibit cooperation and positive attitude toward other clinic departments and physicians’.
• Complete incident and error forms when appropriate.
• Follow procedure for authorized medication administration and narcotic control.
• Communicate questions about appropriateness of medical care through chain of command as needed.
• Perform treatments and procedures as directed, which are within the individual’s training and capabilities with diagnostic exam and procedures.
• Assure that patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner, and that delays and waiting times are explained. Acutely ill and injured patients are triaged and seen first.
• Initiate evaluation and care of the patient prior to the physician’s encounter by compiling chief complain in Practice Fusion.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist, as necessary. Arrange for the follow-up care or referral.
• Complete necessary forms and logs, documents medications and patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Be thorough and accurate in documentation of patient complaint, vital signs, current medication and allergies. Document medications administered.
• Arrange for the transfer of patients to other facilities (i.e. Emergency Department or Urgent Specialty Evals.)
• Be able to assist the Practitioners on duty (MD, PA or NP) with CPR and to contact 911 to transfer patient to the Emergency Department.
• Complete Reportable Disease forms if applicable and report to Health Department.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Patient teaching – including review of written discharge instructions with patient or responsible party.
• Answer telephone calls per department standards relaying information as directed by the provider an document the same.
• Complete routine equipment checks and stock supplies. Order, as necessary, from ___ Conducts weakly routine cleaning of medical side of clinic.
• Attend pertinent in-service and educational conferences, and attend monthly staff meetings.
• Take primary responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills current.
• Work with other departments in coordinating smooth transfer of patients for other needs.
• Apply and change dressings.
• Collect and delivery lab specimens as required.
• Maintain a current BLS status.
• Adhere to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.

EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current KY licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

EXPERIENCE: Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient care area.  BLS required.

SKILLS:  Communicate effectively with personnel and interact effectively with a wide variety of patients.  Knowledge regarding aseptic technique, up-to-date on currently used drugs, their actions, and side effects.  Able to recognize dysrhythmias and intervene according to standing orders, basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology.  Understanding of medical/legal considerations.  Able to take pertinent, concise history.  Make adequate physical assessment of:  Cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, ENT, skin, GYN/GU, GI, OB patients, neurological, psychology/social.  Ability to verbally present information and ideas.  Up-to-date venipuncture ability.  Assist with simple splinting.  Able to cleanse and irrigate wounds and burns, fit patient with crutches, apply various dressings, administer medication according to physician, monitor ill patients, and collect specimens for lab.  Able to draw blood and perform testing.  Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control principles.  Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations.  Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.  Excellent communication skills.  Able to serve as an example to other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Works in clean well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned area.  Exposure to unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.  Work schedule depends on clinics need and current staffing patterns.