What are the responsibilities and job description for the GLPP - LPN - Auglaize-Mercer General Surgery position at Grand Lake Health System?
Hours of Job
- Full Time - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- No weekends or holidays
Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Greets and escorts patients through the medical practice.
- Completes nursing assessments of patient by completing history of present disease and illnesses with accuracy and documents appropriately in patient electronic medical record.
- Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in implementing physician orders.
- Incorporates holistic approach to Patient Centered Medical Home, thus moving beyond problem focused care.
- Implements and documents clinical and technical aspects of care.
- Evaluates patient’s response and understanding to plan of care by using teach back method.
- Openly and appropriately communicates with patient, physicians and other members of health team.
- Serves as a liaison for patient with outside agencies, businesses and providers, establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
- Respect patient’s rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with all internal and external customers.
- Maintains established health system and work area policies and procedures, objectives, guest relations, safety, environmental and infection control guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Clinical skills in delivering patient care in an outpatient setting.
- Obtains and maintains successful completion of BCLS Healthcare Provider Course.
- Communications effectively with physicians, patients and coworkers to maintain respect and a positive work environment.
Education/Certifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience
- Previous experience in medical practice or outpatient clinic preferred.
Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.