A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
As a Patient Care Team Nurse, you will continuously evaluate patient care systems, collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care, and report patient progress. This position will work closely with the medical staff and will report to the Site Operations Director.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities by evaluating patient care systems that may include standards, protocols, and documentation. Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care throughout the healthcare settings. Promotes effective communication among healthcare team members including patient, family and significant others. Performs assessment, data collection, obtain, review and analyze information in collaboration with the healthcare team members and others as appropriate. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing charts, following up on labs, and referrals as well as obtaining necessary orders from the provider. Identifies patient problems, physiological and psychological changes, deviations from normal, and identifies inter-relationships of problems, reports changes to health care providers Keeps care coordination records up to date Initiates, implements, and documents patient and family teaching and documents their response to teaching. Identifies unsafe patient environment and intervenes responsibly. Discusses situations with Pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners for development of emergency plan for patient and family regarding their health care Maintains open communication with Pediatrician, Nurse Practitioners, and other staff, reporting patient progress, abnormal diagnostic/assessment data, and notable health changes Assists patients and families in functioning at their optimum level. Regularly meets with Providers and other Patient Centered Medical Home team members to identify clinical problems and helps initiate appropriate solution. Assists in implementing and carrying out continuous quality improvement programs and activities. Coordinates services for patients and families utilizing other health related agencies and resources Obtains referrals to other physicians and specialists. Follows approved protocols/standing orders for patient care. Ensures that a productive and efficient patient flow occurs. All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training Bachelor of Science in Nursing (not required but highly preferred) Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Indiana Current CPR certification Experience At least 1-year ambulatory or public health nursing experience (not required but highly preferred) Skills/Job Requirement Strong organizational and time management skills Proven ability to work well in a team environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to remain flexible and adaptable Ability to follow HealthLinc policies and procedures Technology Skills Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc. Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)
