Lpn outpatient, family medicine

Responsibilities

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.
• Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation.
• Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves.
• Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumers.
• Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves.
• Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Primary Job Functions:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assists with the completion of the assessment process for patients including but not limited to the following: medical checklist/physical health/nursing screening, medication list/reconciliation, depression screening, height/weight and vital signs as applicable.
• Administers medications, observing the Seven Rights of medication administration.
• Provides education regarding patient’s disease process.
• Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects.
• Monitors patients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Accurately assign triage categories.
• Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management and assessment of changes.
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the patient’s physical and mental condition.
• Administers medical and psychiatric screenings as needed (PHQ-2, UNCOPE, etc.).
• Completes medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, infoscriber as indicated.
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by presiding physician (i.e. PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, x-ray, etc.) or calls medical facility or department to schedule patient for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Supervises nursing functions at the site including immediate supervision of medical assistants to assure conformance with established standards and procedural requirements.
• Assists patients with the assistance programs and referrals; maintains updated file of referrals and provides referral information.
• Responds to consumers’ request for medication refills.
• Assist with meeting reporting requirements of SAMHSA grant.
• Reviews chart for treatment compliance.
• Follows up on missed injections and document in chart.
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
• Monitors laboratory results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician.
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to the Accordia Health Policy and Procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Participates in general and medical staff meetings as required.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Educate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacy.
• May conduct infection control for staff and consumers when indicated.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Meets AltaPointe Health productivity standards.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of nursing competencies.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics.

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs.
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement.
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills.

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policy.
• Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals and services provided.
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate.
• Documents legibly.
• Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers.
• Treats patients with care, dignity and compassion.
• Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Assists patients and visitors as needed.
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
• Is sensitive to the patient’s needs, expectations and individual differences.
• Is gentle and calm to patients and families.

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participates in Accordia Health committees as required.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs.
• Follows Accordia Health Policy & Procedures.
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops.

Qualifications

• Current LPN or Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge in adult/geriatric and/or child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:
• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
• Basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and/or children populations.
• Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
• Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuse.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods.
• Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care principles.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity.
• AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. AltaPointe allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.