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RN/LPN/CMA
- Department: Colonies Family Medical Clinic
- Position Type: Full Time
- Shift: Day
Position Information
This position will work Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. in our Colonies Family Medical Clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrates the ability to assist practitioners with procedures.
• Performs activities and functions ascribed to the RN, LPN or CMA and seeks assistance when activities and functions are beyond the licensee’s scope of practice.
• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as indicated.
• Prepares and assists provider with patient examination, specimen collection, minor surgical procedures and treatment of the patients, including administration of medication under the direct supervision of the provider.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for each patient’s age.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, mid-level providers and co-workers.
• Accepts responsibility for performing assigned and delegated functions related to patient care.
• Is knowledgeable about medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized. Ability to function well under stressful situations.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested.
• Assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth.
• Instructs patients and their families on proper diagnostic test preparation, correct exercise performance or special instructions given by the provider. Provides patient/family education as directed.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Record and obtain healthcare provider approval for medication refill requests, return calls to pharmacies with information and/or special instructions.
• Records information concisely, accurately, and completely in the electronic health record. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of QI indicators to improve patient outcomes and the work environment.
• Sets up and/or works patient referrals in the electronic health record as directed by the provider
• Obtains prior-authorization whenever needed for medication refills, visits and referrals
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
• Travels to various sites as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned Apply for this position
CMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Compass Memorial Healthcare will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Compass Memorial Healthcare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Lesa Waddell
Director, Human Resources
Email: lwaddell@compassmemorial.org
Phone: 319-642-8026
Breanna Randall
Human Resources Assistant
Email: brandall@compassmemorial.org
Phone: 319-642-8012
