License Practical Nurse

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority•Cherokee, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision the incumbent is responsible for a variety of administrative and clinical skills established by the RN Case Manager/RN Lead/Primary Care Nurse Manager. Under supervision he/she is responsible for following the plan of care established by the physician. The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in performing and providing clinical care, duties, and tasks for patients of all ages. Primarily works 1:1 with the Primary Care Provider (PCP). Participates in pre-visit planning to anticipate patient and PCP needs.

Requirements

Practical nursing diploma from an accredited program required.
Applicant must have an unrestricted valid Practical Nurse license within the state of North Carolina.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required of the position. Can be acquired within 6 months through the facility following appointment to position.
Applicant must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and theories of professional nursing in order to plan and provide nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of patients of all ages; specifically, Infancy (Birth-1 year), Toddler and Early Childhood (2 years), Latency (6-9 years), Preadolescence (10-12 years), Early Adolescence (13-15 years), Adolescence (16-20 years), Adult (21-64 years), and Elderly (65-+ years).
Knowledge and skill to perform basic clinical care to acute and chronically ill patients.
Knowledge and skill to assist the primary care provider in treatment and examinations performed in the Outpatient setting.
A practical knowledge of performing prescribed treatment plans such as dressing changes or soaks.
Knowledge of proper handling and collection of specimens, performing vital signs and recognizing abnormal values.
Basic knowledge of diseases and illnesses and the ability to recognize and report changes in the patient's condition to the physician.
A practical knowledge of the medical facility's organization and services, the basic rules and regulations governing visitors and patient treatment, COBRA, and practical knowledge of standard procedures, medical records, and medical terminology.
A basic knowledge of diseases, medical and surgical procedures, as well as standard abbreviations used by the medical staff.
A thorough knowledge of recording and documenting medical information.
Knowledge and skills in operating specialized medical equipment, such as suction pumps, oxygen equipment, etc.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience preferred.
2 years’ experience preferred for the position.

Responsibilities

Recognizes and reports to the registered nurse or medical provider abnormal findings related to vital signs, clinical signs and symptoms, and laboratory findings.
Managing daily schedule.
Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
Greet patients and updates patient registration information.
Preparing and typing correspondence.
Processing, coding, and completing insurance claim forms.
Processing mail.
Maintaining supplies and equipment.
Arranging for hospital admissions and outside referrals for the physician with direction from a physician or physician’s assistant.
Calling prescriptions to the pharmacy for the physician
Completing forms.
Takes and records vital signs and reports deviations to the registered nurse or physician.
Recording and documenting chief complaint.
Administers immunizations, depo, B12
Providing patient education with regards to CIH policies such as explanation of the pain contract, medications, home treatments, and special diets.
Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests.
Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens (urine, stool, throat cultures and sputum).
Performing basic lab tests.
Performing EKGs.
Preparing and administering medications with physician’s authorizations.
Change dressing, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.
Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilizing instruments.
Completes finger stick glucose monitoring.
Assists primary care providers with diagnostic test, examining patients, etc.
Performs vision acuity (Snellen).
Documents vital signs and other medical data to the appropriate record.
Operates a variety of specialized medical equipment, such as suction pumps, oxygen equipment, automatic BP cuffs, and oxygen saturation units, etc. Recognizes malfunctioning and unsafe equipment and initiates corrective action.
Initiates appropriate action when safety measures are required to protect patients.
Maintains a safe environment through the practice of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation, medical waste/chemical management and containment. Isolates infected patients. Cleans patient contact areas and equipment according to policies and OSHA regulations.
Promotes patient advocacy and confidentiality.
Participates in ongoing nursing quality assurance program.
Utilizes the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for documentation of clinical visits, interventions and screenings and assessments.
Utilizes the care management platform for documentation of contacts, screenings and assessments and notifications.
May be subject to on-call and callback.
Demonstrates the ability to establish good interpersonal working relationships with patients and staff.
Assists with and makes recommendations about supplies and equipment needs.
Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment.
Demonstrates ability and willingness to adapt to special circumstances, such as, staffing shortages, patient emergencies, fluctuations in census, and disasters.
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care according to established procedures; under the supervision of the primary care provider.
May be necessary to work when Administrative leave is granted if patient care would be compromised.