What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Outpatient Specialty Clinics position at Sign In / Register - Job Candidate Account?
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Outpatient Specialty Services Manager &/or Director of Outpatient Physician Services in the operation & maintenance of the Outpatient Specialty Services department.
- Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
- Demonstrates professionalism by practicing, maintaining, and increasing knowledge of nursing and healthcare trends through evidenced based practice.
- Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated.
- Performs & records assessment of patients through observation, obtainment of vital signs & chart review to facilitate appropriate care with the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates ability to continually assess and anticipate changes in patient's condition and make appropriate decisions accordingly.
- Communicates pertinent patient and unit information to physician, Outpatient Specialty Services Manager, Director of Outpatient Physician Services and other appropriate persons while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Assists physician with variety of procedures, exams and/or operations of diagnostic equipment as assigned.
- Coordinates patient care delivery to promote the continuum of care- placing orders, referrals, lab results, radiology reports, etc.
- Delivers medication injections as per policy and scope of practice.
- Demonstrates ability to provide catheter care & dressing changes.
- Provides detailed education, discharge instructions, follow up appointments, etc.
- Documents accurately in a thorough, concise, and timely manner.
- Cleans patient rooms, procedure rooms, equipment & instruments according to hospital policies.
- Follows the cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization, storage & maintenance of endoscopes according to established hospital policies and procedures as assigned.
- Assists in the development and implementation of department quality checks & improvement activities.
- Accepts assignments willingly and is flexible when changes occur.
- Completes required annual competencies.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Must maintain a current licensure as a registered nurse by the State of Missouri
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or preapproved provider.
- 2 years of previous clinic experience preferred.