Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Adult Medicine (4202)

BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC•Nicholson, GA

18d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains a professional environment in a multi-provider, multidisciplinary organization. Maintains a patient centered environment including but not limited to: Provision of care and advocate for patients of all ages and their families based on prudent nursing and acceptable standards of practice. Efficient patient flow, assisting providers and other staff. Performs tasks and procedures within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) and legal guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act. Performs nursing tasks in all clinical areas. Why choose BNHC for a Registered nurse (RN) position: Tuition and career growth support Eligibility for State and Federal Loan forgiveness Competitive PTO

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state licensure to practice in Massachusetts.
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) certified.
Maintains licensure and certifications.
Demonstrates knowledge of: Nursing principles including disease process, certain examinations, observations, laboratory studies and appropriately apply these principles to patient care.
Nurse Practice Act/Code of Ethics.
Nursing Process.
Managed Care.
OSHA Guidelines.
Emergency Procedures.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates characteristics of accountability and responsibility.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Maintains discretion of conversation in work areas.
Is pleasant, courteous, and considerate of patients and co-workers.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize demands, work with distractions, adapt to change, exercise efficient time management, and work independently.
Maintains appropriate chain of command.
Attends meetings.
Patient preparation for visit.
Appropriately prepare patient for either a complete physical, sick visit, follow up visit; or a gynecological exam.
Vital Signs: blood pressure, temperature, pulse (all points), orthostatic blood pressure and pulse.
Obtain interpretation when needed.
Chart documentation in EHR.
Measurements: Height, Weight, and (other measurements as needed).
Documentation of reason for visit, medication review, allergy review.
Documentation of medication review.
Audio acuity testing.
Ear irrigation.
Electrocardiogram (EKG).
Visual acuity testing.
Injections – Intramuscular (I.M.); subcutaneous (S.C), Intradermal (I.D.); Z-track.
Medication administration.
Dose calculations.
Peak flow meter.
Oxygen saturation.
Nebulizer treatment.
Oxygen administration.
Laboratory Tests CLIA Waived Tests Pap Smear Handling Venipuncture – collect and process specimens.
Physical and emotional assessment.
Wound care.
Assisting providers.
Maintaining sterile field and sterile technique.
Burn care.
Diabetic care.
Ace wraps/splints/slings/braces.
Colposcopy- Assists Biopsies.
Suture removal.
Staple removal.
Review of patient at each visit.
Follow-up of Hospital Discharges within forty-eight (48) business hours and involves medical assistants as appropriate
Directs and assists medical assistants as needed for patient preventative measure issues.
Patient education.
Prescription refill.
Telephone Triage.
Walk-in Triage.
Other related phone calls.
Referrals.
Appointments.
Nurse visits.
Documentation.
Interpreting as needed.
Serves as chaperone as needed.
Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of all equipment
Quality assurance monitoring – participates in the betterment of the health center through studies and reviews as necessary.
Goal setting – assess personal, team, and organization goals.
Participates in devising, reviewing, and revising policies, procedures and protocols.
Maintains and encourages teamwork approach.
Flexibility – continuously participates in the modification of schedule, duties, and procedural functions.
Maintains consistent effort to further goals by modifying and/or improving individual procedures and tasks.
Conflict Management – interacts efficiently in conflict management
Demonstrates and implements effective problem solving.
Identifies tasks and operational problems.
Generates solutions, discuss solutions with charge nurse or nurse manager and implements as directed by charge nurse or nurse manager.
Manages conflict with staff appropriately
Maintains and encourages good communication skills.
Gives direction to medical assistants as appropriate.
Participates in orientation and training of new staff and/or students.