LPN - New Hartford FHC - $10k SOB

External Community Memorial Hospital•New Hartford, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the scheduling of procedures and surgeries, coordinating with insurance companies for authorizations, and communicating with patients regarding pre- and post-operative phases. The LPN will also manage pre-operative appointments, inform surgeons of any patient concerns, and assist patients in achieving their health goals by executing the prescribed plan of care. Key responsibilities include patient advocacy, maintaining current knowledge and skills, responding flexibly to changing demands, conducting pre-visit preparations, and managing environmental responsibilities such as setting up equipment, maintaining infection control, ordering and stocking supplies. Clinical duties encompass taking vital signs, preparing for physical examinations, verifying prescriptions, managing biohazard waste, performing laboratory procedures according to OSHA and CLIA guidelines, venipuncture, specimen handling, EKG testing, administering immunizations and injections, and providing emergency first aid. The role also involves monitoring vaccine, medication, and laboratory supplies, coordinating with hospital departments, and monitoring medical/injection supplies and DME equipment. Stakeholder responsibilities include effective participation in the healthcare team, treating all individuals with courtesy and respect, and providing constructive feedback. Financial responsibilities involve effective time management, participating in performance improvement activities, efficient resource utilization, prudent use of hospital property and supplies, and reviewing e-bills to capture all services performed. Health Information Management responsibilities include seeking and providing feedback for practice improvement, and ensuring patient information privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program is required.
Previous nursing and ambulatory surgery experience
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, pain management, emergency situations, fire safety, performance improvement and patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical chart, Meaningful use reports as well as Performance Improvement reports.
Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques applicable to injections.
Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
Current NYS licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

Assist in scheduling procedures/surgeries according to protocol.
Assist in contacting insurance companies to obtain appropriate insurance authorizations for all procedures, surgeries, medications, testing as needed.
Works closely with patients to communicate any changes and/or concerns during the pre/post-operative phase.
Schedule/track pre-operative appointments according to protocol and insurance needs.
Inform surgeon of any patient or clinician concerns while in process of scheduling patient for surgery (e.g., hospital pre-op issues, medical clearance issues, etc).
Assists patient in the achievement of identified goals by carrying out the prescribed plan of care.
Demonstrates patient advocacy by assuring a patient's right to privacy, safety and confidentiality.
Maintains current knowledge and skills by participating in relevant educational and training programs.
Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
Conducts pre-visit preparations.
Meets environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
Fulfills clinical responsibilities, which include checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; EKG testing; completing lab draws; emergency first aid; administering immunizations and injections.
Monitor vaccine, medication and laboratory supplies, coordinating with CMH hospital departments as appropriate
Monitor medical/injection supplies, DME equipment, medication and laboratory supplies, coordinating with CMH hospital departments as appropriate
Participates effectively as a member of the healthcare team.
Treats patients, families, visitors and co-workers with courtesy and respect.
Provides direct constructive feedback to colleagues as appropriate.
Demonstrates effective time management skills
Participates in performance improvement activities by identifying opportunities for improvement, offering solutions and supporting changes.
Uses resources efficiently.
Utilizes Community Memorial Hospital's property and supplies appropriately and prudently to maximize cost effectiveness of procedures, conserve resources and minimize waste
Reviews e-bills and captures all services performed
Offers and receives feedback on own performance and on the quality of patient care delivered.
Uses feedback to improve practice and patient care.
Consistently ensures that patient information is kept private and confidential.