- Salary
- $50k - $58k
- Location
- Waterville, New York, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- EMR
- CPR
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- CLIA-waived testing
About the role
Clinical/Technical Responsibilities:
- Assists the 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. The practice asks patients (e.g., by letter or portal) to complete required paperwork before a scheduled visit, in addition to lab tests, imaging tests or referral visits. The practice reviews test results before the visit in the team huddle.
- 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, aspirations; EKG testing; completing lab draws; emergency first aid; administering injections
- Monitor medical/injection supplies, DME equipment, medication and laboratory supplies, coordinating with CMH hospital departments as appropriate
Job Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program is required.
- Previous nursing experience is desirable.
- 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.
- Required Licensure/Certification/Credentials
- Current NYS licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
About Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton
Operates a critical access hospital and primary care clinics.
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