Description
JOB SUMMARY
- Serves as primary liaison between patients, staff, and physician.
- Measures and records pertinent medical information.
- Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and will being of patients.
- Assists providers in examinations and minor office procedures.
- Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care.
- Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- Holds an active Licensed Practical Nurse license, and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.
- Current CPR certification required
Minimum Work Experience
- Able to provide nursing care including, but not limited to administering medications and treatments, interpreting diagnostic tests, collaborating with other health care providers, and providing education to patients and/or significant others. Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Required Skills
- Daily demonstrates excellent communication and observation skills
- Performs daily routine assessments of patients and prioritize needs
- Serves daily as a team member in a group of healthcare professionals
- Assists Physicians in patient procedures as needed
- Administers medications as required
- Maintains documentation that is detailed, clearly stated, objective and accurate
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
- Maintains a good relation with all staff members
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - = 32%
Standing => 32%
Bending/Squatting - 1-15%
Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 16-31%
OSHA
High potential for Direct Exposure
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear
Color vision ability required
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
Other Physical/Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50- lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Pulling - Up to 200 lbs
Pushing - Up to 200 lbs
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service, and Values
Supports the Mission, Service and Values of the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions
- Gathers and records pertinent patient information such as medical history, medication information, and essential diagnostic reports.
- Performs daily age appropriate routine assessments of patients and priortizes patient needs under the direct supervision of a licensed provider.
- Prepares patients for examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites.
- Assists with examinations, invasive procedures, and minor medical procedures that are performed by a licensed provider.
- Demonstrates the ability to administer medications orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intradermally, intranasally, or optically as ordered by a license provider.
- Identifies and reports critical results to licensed provider.
- Competent in performing point-of-care testing as ordered by a licensed provider while adhering to OSHA regulations with an emphasis on patient safety and quality control.
- Maintains infection control practices by cleaning patient care areas before, between, and after usage.
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers as needed to ensure continuity of care.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide clear patient instructions on specific treatment regimens as recommended by a licensed provider.
Age Specific Job Functions
- Explains appropriate paperwork for treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Follows policies regarding consent for treatment and release of medical information regarding a minor or a person who is unable to make medical decisions for themselves.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse and/or neglect to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric, adolescent, adult, amd geriatric patients.
- Provides education to patient/family based on assessment of identified need.
Age Specifics (Pediatrics)
- Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric growth and development norms and appropriately address abnormal findings.
- Recognizes and assesses pediatric growth and development patterns and plans accordingly.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge of age appropriate equipment.
- Demonstrates appropriate airway management and suction technique in the infant and toddler patient.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identified and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric patient.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the proper technique for the administration of medication of infants and toddlers.
- Takes vital signs at appropriate sites and is able to interpret per norms.
- Is familiar with location and use of pediatric emergency equipment and drugs.
- Provides education to patient/family based on assessment of identified learning needs.
Age Specifics (Adolescents)
- Demonstrates knowledge of adolescent growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
- Recognizes and assesses adolescent growth and development patterns and plans accordingly.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to adolescent patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adolescent patient.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the proper technique for the administration of medication to adolescents. Modifies medication dosages as calculated by age and weight.
- Takes vital signs at appropriate sites and is able to interpret per norms.
- Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the adolescent patient.
- Provides education patient/family based on assessment of identified learning needs.
Age Specifics (Adults)
- Demonstrates knowledge of adult growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
- Recognizes and assesses adult growth and development patterns and plans accordingly
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to adult patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adult patient.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the proper technique for the administration of medication to adults.
- Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the adult patient.
- Provides education to patient/family based on assessment of identified learning needs.
Age Specifics (Geriatrics)
- Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiology norms.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to geriatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and assesses need for additional safety measures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the normal aging process.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge of special needs and measures for medication administration and knowledge in the identification of sensorium changes.
- Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and drugs for the geriatric patient.
- Provides education to the patient/family based on assessment of identified learning needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer
I Will Cooperate With Others
-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
-never underestimate the power of an apology
-refrain from blame and judgment
-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations
I Will Collaborate With Others
-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job
I Will Communicate
-smile - at everyone
-always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
-follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
-escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination
I Will Adapt To Change
-be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
-embrace change and set the example for those around me
-accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
-manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed
I Will Be A Champion
-serve with passion
-view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
-take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
-go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
-dare to make a difference and be exceptional
-constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
-speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work
