What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/CMA/MA- Cardiology Clinic position at Shenandoah Medical Center?
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- Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to scope of practice.
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.
- Conducts full body system analysis.
- Reviews, discusses and implements health care provider orders appropriately and takes appropriate measures if there are questions.
- Responds to patient needs in a timely fashion.
- Recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishes priorities and takes appropriate action.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.
- Collaborates with health care providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
- Works effectively with ancillary areas as part of the team approach to patient care.
- Directs patient support team members effectively and appropriately.
- Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care.
- Informs and involves Clinic Nurse Manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriately manner.
- Completes patient and family education
- Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
- Initiates or assists in patient care in an effective and responsive manner as each situation requires.
- Triages each emergency situation appropriately and involves other resources as appropriate.
- Administers and performs emergent care in accordance with the applicable patient population type which may range from newborn to geriatrics.
- Follows emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner.
- Performs and maintains documentation.
- Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status, patient responses, and patient teaching.
- Communicates effectively.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.
- Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
- Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, and using two patient identifiers. .
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
- Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
