RN - FT(36-40 Hours) - RHC - DAYS

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic LPN/CMA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor. This role is responsible for pleasant and effective communication with the public, promoting a positive office image. The position involves rendering basic supervised nursing care to patients, maintaining accurate electronic health records, and establishing quality, confidential patient care.

Requirements

Current licensure as an LPN or CMA in the State of Idaho.
Must be able to pass any and all background checks required by law.
Demonstrates evidence of essential leadership, communication, education, collaboration, and counseling skills.
Proficient in communication technologies (email, cell phone, etc.).
1 year of CMA or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish).
3-5 years’ experience in clinical or community health settings preferred.
Previous experience with health IT systems and data reports preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients promptly and efficiently.
Implement an effective internal tracking system for identified patients.
Coach patients/families toward successful self-management of their diagnosis.
Utilize tools and documents that support a guided care process, collaborate with patient/family toward an effective plan of care.
Assess patient and family’s unmet health and social needs.
Provide effective communications to improve health literacy.
Develop a care plan based on mutual goals with the patient, provider, and family.
Create ongoing processes for patients/families to determine and request the level of care coordination support they desire over time.
Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as well as other care coordination team support specialists (e.g., Diabetes Educator).
Cultivate and support primary care and subspecialty co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions-in-care and referrals.
Serve as the contact-point, advocate, and informational resource for patient, family, care team, payers, and community resources.
Ensure effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments.
Facilitate and attend meetings between patient, families, care team, payers, and community resources, as needed.
Demonstrate a positive, respectful attitude and professional customer service.
Acknowledge patients’ rights on confidentiality issues, maintain patient confidentiality at all times, and adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Demonstrate continual learning skills, effect changes in approach to care based on established, evidence-based practice.
Cultivate effective partnerships, effectively collaborate with all practice providers (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant and other licensed allied health team-members).
Demonstrate understanding in use of IT resources and patient databases.
Demonstrate effective delegation skills to streamline operational workflows and optimize inter-office resources.
Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
Carry out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
Meet current documentation standards and policies.
Assist in answering clinic telephone calls in a professional manner; relay patient information and concerns to attending physician; assist other staff in scheduling patient appointments.
Ensure an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the LPN / CMA scope of practice.