What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LPN/CMA Primary to Physicians (Sign on Bonus) position at ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE?
JOB TITLE: RN/LPN/CMA Primary to Physicians
DEPARTMENT: Heart Failure
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: RN, LPN, or CMA is a nonexempt position who functions as a member of the healthcare delivery team performing delegated clinical and administrative procedures within the supervision physician’s scope of practice consistent with the RN's, LPN's, or CMA ’s education, training and experience. Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finer dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected visual and hearing to normal ranges. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs all duties with active and continuous supervision by not necessarily requiring physical presence of supervising physician at time and place that services are rendered.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories and vital signs.
- Assists with patient 12 lead EKG’s and treadmill tests. Administers prescribed treatments in accordance with AHI standards. Dispenses oral medication as directed.
- Observes, records and reposts patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Assists with scheduling of tests, treatments and patient procedures. Provides patient education. Ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
PAY RANGE: $38-45/hr to start (dependent upon experience and education)
RN or LPN SIGN ON BONUS: $10,000
CMA SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Colonial Life Elective Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing 401K
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
- 8 paid holidays per year
- FMLA
This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Qualifications:Education: Minimum: Graduate of an accredited CMA, LPN or RN program.
Certificate/License: Possession of current CMA, Alaska State LPN or Registered Nurse license, and current CPR certification. Current ACLS certification preferred.
Salary : $38 - $45