Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Gastroenterology Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview:

•Sign-On Bonus Offered•Performs nursing careprocedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, andpreliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician withthe care of patient.

Qualifications:

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

Current CPR card.

Strong computer skills for documentationpurposes in the electronic medical record.

Must possess good nursingassessment and judgment skills.

Must have good communication skillsand documentation skills.

Must have the ability and desire tofunction well with providers, nursing staff, and outside healthcare agencies and providers.

Must readily understand verbal andwritten instructions; must be able to explain them clearly topatients.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, andstrategies to promote effective local, state, or national securityoperations for the protection of people, data, property, andinstitutions.

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’actions.

Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits ofpotential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Ability towatch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine isworking properly.

General Skill RequirementsIn addition to theEssential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform thejob successfully an individual must also possess the followingGeneral Skill Requirements.

Adaptability Adapts to changes in thework environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism andfeedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressureand on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime,unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerousdistractions.

Attendance and Punctuality Schedules time off inadvance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines;Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives atmeetings and appointments on time.

Communications Expresses ideasand thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in writtenform; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps othersadequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communicationmethods.

Cooperation Establishes and maintains effective relations;Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook andpleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Workscooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolveconflicts.

Job Knowledge Competent in required job skills andknowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keepsabreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision;Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resourceseffectively.

Judgment displays willingness to make decisions;Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explainsreasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people indecision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to workwith and maintain confidential information.

Problem solvingIdentifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzesinformation skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolvesproblems in early stages; Works well in group problem solvingsituations.

Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displayscommitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promotequality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own workto ensure quality.

Quantity Meets productivity standards; Completeswork in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Worksquickly; Achieves established goals.

Concentration Maintainsattention to detail over extended period of time; continually awareof variations in changing situations.

Supervision ability to performwork independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assignand/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Educationand/or Other RequirementsMust possess a current Illinois LicensedPractical Nurse certification. Must be a graduate of an approvedschool of practical nursing. Previous experience in an ambulatorycare setting is preferred.

Environmental FactorsThis position isperformed within an environment of potential for exposure to bloodand body fluids.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Whileperforming the duties of the job the employee is required to stand,bend and reach.

The employee will occasionally be required to lift,push and pull weight of at least one to 5 pounds.

While performingthe duties of the job the employee is required to performrepetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use ofcomputer systems for patient documentation and otherpurposes.

Mental DemandsAbility to work under stress and adapt tovariable and unpredictable conditions.

NoteReasonable accommodationsmay be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in theperformance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Companyemployees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieuof those described above.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions andJob DutiesCollects and documents data regarding physical,psychological, and educational needs of patients of allages.

Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgentpatients.

Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significantvariance.

Reports variances to Provider.

Establishes priorities inclinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan ofcare.

Offers input to plan of care.

Educates patient in plan of care;coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/orpatients family.

Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluatesfor referral.

Conducts pre-authorization for medication and orderedtests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specializedprocedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.

Arrangesoutside laboratory tests.

Assists physicians by preparing patientsand setting up equipment.

Shares with nursing staff daily schedulingof patients with acute and/or urgent problems.

Performs as a teamnurse with Providers.

Reports ideas, concerns, and problems toManager/Coordinator.

Scans and accurately indexes patient recordsfrom outside sources in the electronic health record for Providersignature.

Reviews patient medical records from previous physicianto incorporate pertinent information into patients completedchart.

Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documentscare according to established standards of practice, policies, andprocedures, and follows Physician orders.

Prepares equipment fordiagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.

Performs blood drawstest (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assistswith examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists withprocedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment asneeded.

Administers medications and immunizations according toestablished guidelines.

Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs andmaintains OSHA log book.

Assists in inventory of clinical supplies;checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms,laboratory and procedure room.

Assumes personal responsibility forquality patient care, environment of care, and professionaldevelopment.

Assists in coordinating and implementing policies incompliance with all regulatory standards.

Reports ideas and concernsto supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service,and efficient clinical operations.

Maintains clean, well-equippedexam room and assists in inventory control.

Attends meetings,in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topicsand/or conducts nursing in-services.

Assists with maintenance ofpatient medical records.

Demonstrates department specificcompetencies, including age specific competencies for allages.

Arranges for medication refills.

Shares knowledge, nursingskills, experience, and patient education advice withphysicians.

Supports and maintains joint commission standard.

Attendsnursing in-service and continuing education programs.

Documentsvitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMHpolicies and unit standards.

Demonstrates care and knowledge inmedication administration.

Arranges for medication and medicationrefills.

Performs other duties as assigned.by Jobble