Nursing Staff - (CNA, MA, CMA, LPN) - Jerome Clinic
About The Position
The Nursing Staff position provides general patient care and basic patient education, along with support duties such as scheduling, recordkeeping, and maintaining supply inventories. The role supports physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses with examinations, treatments, tests, and procedures, and performs patient triage and clinical documentation. The position is based in a clinic environment and involves patient contact, handling laboratory specimens, administering medications, maintaining records and supplies, and following safety, environmental, infection-control, and Medicare compliance procedures. A $500 sign-on bonus is paid after 1,040 hours worked and six months of employment. CNAs may be eligible for a CMA apprenticeship program at Family Health Services' expense. Employees may receive up to $520 in quarterly bonuses.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited LPN or Medical Assistant program.
- State of Idaho LPN license in good standing or current CMA/MA certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability is required.
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
- Knowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation.
- Skill in performing clinical and medical procedures.
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
- Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
- Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for administering medications and patient care aids.
- Ability to educate patients and/or families about disease and provide instructions on proper care and treatment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Ability to handle average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day.
- Ability to lift or move patients of various weights.
- Ability to follow extensive safety precautions when exposed to potentially dangerous materials and situations, and to use protective equipment as needed.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate paperwork for patient and doctor appointments and surgeries.
- Assist doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses with examinations, treatments, special tests, and procedures.
- Perform patient triage.
- Enter nursing charges into the billing database.
- Review patient charts; check patients in; obtain and record weight, blood pressure, urine and blood samples, and medical history; and assess reasons for visits.
- Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patients' conditions.
- Administer medications and apply sterile dressings.
- Participate in agency in-service education programs as required.
- Maintain records for immunizations and other abnormal lab results as required.
- Maintain and stock office and/or clinical supplies as appropriate to the position.
- Educate patients regarding health-related issues.
- Coordinate labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and results; provide information and coordinate follow-up visits regarding lab results.
- Practice safety, environmental, and infection-control methods.
- Complete required safety training, participate in emergency-response tasks and safety committees or teams as requested, report or correct hazards, and provide feedback on safety issues.
- Follow accurate documentation and billing practices, complete compliance training, and identify and report potential compliance concerns.
- Participate as an active and willing member of the Patient Centered Medical Home team.
- Read and understand the operational, safety, and environmental requirements, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus, payable after 1,040 hours worked and six months of employment.
- CNA eligibility for a CMA apprenticeship program at Family Health Services' expense.
- Employees may receive up to $520 in quarterly bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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