• LPN

    Oak Orchard Health (Steuben County, NY)


    LPN

    Steuben County, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7309+Seneca+Road+North+Suite+1+Hornell+NY+USA+14843)

    Description

    The LPN will work as a member of the Clinical Care Team, assisting medical providers in direct patient care and maintaining processes that result in efficient, high quality nursing and medical care.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Maintains patient flow by preparing patients for their visits with providers. Assists Providers in responding to patient needs related to medications, lab results, procedures, preventative/health maintenance measures.

    + Perform pre-visit planning: Utilize software tools (eg Azara) and chart review to anticipate health maintenance, preventive and chronic care needs of each day’s scheduled patients and assess where acute visits may be accommodated; Huddles as needed with providers, care managers and other care team members (Patient Engagement, PSRs).

    + Room/Prepare patients for provider visit:height/weight, vitals, med reconciliation, verify allergies, social history/smoking status, verify pharmacy, prepare refills; Follow health maintenance and chronic care protocols and enter as appropriate into chart/alert provider/provide to patient (eg mammogram req, colonoscopy referrals, FIT test kits); Set up room/prepare patient as appropriate for procedures/examinations; chaperone visit as needed; prepare consent forms, screening forms, smartforms, paperwork as needed.

    + Performs in-house labs (lead, cholesterol, strep tests, urine, pregnancy tests, hemoglobin a1c) and procedures (eg EKG, peak flow meter) in accordance with standard nursing practice and/or health maintenance/chronic care protocols.

    + Prepare lab specimens to be sent to the lab (DrugScan, biopsy, PAP, etc.)

    + Provide age and patient appropriate screenings (eg Hearing/vision screening, PAM/Patient Activation Measure) and document/report as appropriate.

    + Medication refill requests: review medlist/chart/dosing, check I-STOP (Prescription Monitoring System), load into EHR field for provider.

    + Administer vaccines, injections, PPDs in accordance with standard nursing protocols and document appropriately (including NYSIIS).

    + Answer and document phone calls from patients, pharmacies, etc.in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

    + Provide nurse visits for patients: eg, blood pressure checks, allergy injections, vaccines and correctly and consistently reassign nurse visits to that day’s appropriate on site provider.

    + Clean exam rooms between each patient and as necessary.

    + Stock exam rooms consistently and appropriately to maintain efficiency, quality and safety for patients and staff.

    + Preload new patient clinical chart information/history: Immunizations, Medications, Problem Lists, Past Medical/Social/Family history.

    + Complete paperwork as needed for Providers/patients.

    + Initiates and completes all parts of medication prior-authorization requests based on insurance requirements.

    + Perform family medicine/pediatric ED recalls.

    + Perform machine/POCT controls in accordance with manufacturer recommendations/industry standards.

    + Accept deliveries/orders and put supplies away.

    + Document refrigerator/freezer temps twice a day.

    + Check expiration dates: injections, medications, samples, instruments and supplies.

    + Sanitize instruments after using.

    + Monthly job duties (specific to each nurse).

    + Maintain accurate and pertinent documentation in EHR according to guidelines in “Documentation of the Patient Record”.

    + Adhere to center infection control policies.

    + Keep work area neat and tidy.

    + Actively participate in QAPI activities.

    + Participate in monthly nursing staff meetings and any other staff meetings within the organization.

    + Maintain current Relias training.

    + Adhere to all Oak Orchard policies and procedures.

    + Any other reasonable requests from management.

    Requirements

    Skills / Qualifications:

    + Ability to work with a diverse patient population

    + Experience with EMR systems

    + Excellent attention to detail

    + Ability to communicate both written and verbally

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurse with a current valid license to practice nursing in New York State.

    + One year of experience in a nursing role preferred.

    Comprehensive Benefits:

    Health / Dental /Vision Insurance

     

    Retirement Plan

     

    Tuition Reimbursement

     

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness

     

    Generous Time Off

    Salary Description

    $24.00-$26.00/hour