LPNGENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients in conformance with nursing techniques and procedures as stated in Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Carries out patient's plan of care within health center policy, procedures, and legal limitations.
• Follows the established lines of authority and communication.
• Carries out proper procedure for basic life support, fire, disaster, and infection control.
• Actively participates in cost containment by conserving supplies and equipment and initiating patient charges.
• Attends required meetings and participates in in-services and continuing education programs to keep current of trends in nursing care.
• Plans with professional and departmental groups in developing the patient care plan. Uses tact, patience, and understanding when dealing with patients and families.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the teaching plan.
• Documents an accurate and relevant record of patient's care.
• Maintains communication with providers, utilizing providers orders.
• Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality of nursing care provided.
• Implements the outlined plan of care, consistently, effectively to maintain the patient at the highest achievable level of health.
• Works in collaboration with patients' providers to share information relevant to the patient's changing plan of care, questions and seeks clarification of unclear providers orders.
• Adheres to and enforces health center and nursing policies and procedures relating to the safety of patients and employees.
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately.
• Accepts constructive criticism and implements suggestions and/or goals for improving performance.
• Is aware at all times of conditions of patients assigned and keeps appropriate personnel informed.
• Responsible for promoting the collaboration for the patient’s continuum of care with all members of the PCHH Care Team
o Improves or maintains the patient’s social, behavioral, functional, and physical health status.
o Assists with closing clinical gaps in care and ensure consistent continuity of care
• Participates in case reviews during PCHH huddles:
o Daily
o Multidisciplinary
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
• BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current NC license
• Clean driving record with current NC driver’s license and approved by corporate vehicle insurance vendor for driving privileges

CMA

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work-up of patients (vital signs, weight, screenings, etc.)
• Performs fingerstick hgb & lead.
• Performs urine analysis and UCG’s.
• Performs visual screening using Snellen’s eye chart.
• Assists provider with pelvic and breast examinations.
• Notifies patients of lab results.
• Sends missed appointments and follow-up letters to patients
• Performs waived testing.
• Performs electrocardiograms.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Assists with input of patient information into lab computer.
• Administers medication and vaccines per physician’s order.
• Assists with packaging of lab specimens for outside reference labs.
• Attends continuing education pertinent to job related issues as appropriate.
• Responsible for promoting the collaboration for the patient’s continuum of care with all members of the PCHH Care Team to:
o Improves or maintains the patient’s social, behavioral, functional, and physical health status.
o Assists with closing clinical gaps in care and ensure consistent continuity of care.
• Participates in case reviews during PCHH huddles:
o Daily
o Multidisciplinary
• Other duties as assigned (X-rays if trained).

Required Skills
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:
• BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current Medical Assistant license in the State of North Carolina
• Clean driving record with current NC driver’s license and approved by corporate vehicle insurance vendor for driving privileges