Medical Assistant/LPN

Patient and family involvement in development of the plan of care and all care decisions will be a priority.

I) Implement

Implementation of all clinical and technical aspects of individual patient care plan to include the use of proper techniques, infection control guidelines, established procedures and safety precautions to meet the individual needs and priorities of the patient.

Supports and augments the medical regimen by implementation of physician orders.

Provides accurate and timely documentation of nursing interventions, patient response, and nursing evaluation and further actions if required.

E) Evaluate

Reviews and evaluates patient care plan through continuous patient assessment. The plan of care is coordinated in consultation with multidisciplinary team involvement and adjusted to provide seamless delivery of care across the patient care continuum.

Ongoing evaluation of patient care will include continued patient/family involvement and adjustment to meet the evolving biophysical, psychological, social and educational needs.

• Professional conduct
• Supports and contributes to the Mission and Vision of Littleton Regional Hospital with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery.
• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians and the community.
• Adheres to hospital, departmental, and compliance policies, procedures, regulations, and laws (OSHA, DEA, CLIA, etc)
• Assures confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Assesses personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs.
• Performs other duties as needed within the scope of practice in support of departmental and institutional needs and requirements.

Essential functions and work role responsibilities

Provides support and functions as a clinical resource.

Recognizes educational needs and facilitates professional growth.

Communicates concerns regarding patient care issues and variances from expected job performance to direct supervisor.

Participates in orientation of new personnel and functions as a clinical resource for assigned unit.

• Participates in the continuous Quality Improvement of the unit and the Nursing Department through
• Data collection/auditing
• Incident investigation
• Committee involvement
• Professional collaboration

Responsible for office management duties related to ordering of supplies and medications

Maintains immunization inventory from state and responsible for required record keeping related to immunization administration

Assists/chaperones the treatment of patients in accordance with policy, procedures and guidelines

Physical environment

Exposed to all patient elements including exposure to human waste. At times, long and irregular hours are necessary. Exposure to hazardous substances is, at times, unavoidable. Frequently, multiple tasks and patient needs must be addressed in a rapid fashion with prioritizing life-threatening situations and organization of the remainder of the needs.

Probability and consequences of errors

Errors in practice can result in negative patient outcome. Individual practice affects probability of error. Poor performance in meeting job description criteria will be addressed according to established progressive disciplinary policies and procedures of Littleton Regional Hospital and the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act.

Reports to: Practice Director

External and Internal Contacts

Patients and families, hospital personnel, insurance companies, pharmaceutical representatives, and other physician offices, home health & nursing home personnel, and co-workers

Education

Must be currently licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse or LPN in New Hampshire or Certified Medical Assistant

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience

Must possess the ability to interact well with people and deal with stressful situations appropriately.

Must possess excellent documentation skills.

Must be flexible and able to work as member of the team.

Must have ability to understand medical records, provider's orders

Must have ability to communicate compassionately with patients, families, visitors and office staff

Physical Demands: See Physical Demands Worksheet

Work Environment

Pleasant office surrounding. Occasionally subjected to stressful situations. May be exposed to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens

Monday-Friday 8a-4: 30p 40 hours