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RN/LPN/CMA - Podiatry Clinic

Shenandoah Medical Center

#CMA #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Infection Control #Patient Education #Medical Documentation #Emergency Care

Quick overview

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, implement healthcare provider orders, and provide direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice. Coordinate with healthcare teams to manage patient outcomes and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements summary

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) capable of performing clinical interventions and emergency care. Requires the ability to handle patient triage and adhere to safety and infectious disease protocols.

professional certificatePatient AdvocacyMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationInfection ControlClinical DocumentationTriageVital Signs MonitoringNursing ProcessPatient RoundingEmergency TreatmentIntravenous Interventions

Job description

1. 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 the LPN scope of practice.
Performs complete admission evaluation.
Performs comprehensive nursing assessments in an efficient and effective manner.
Conducts full body system analysis.
Administers and performs nursing assessment in accordance with the applicable patient type.
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.
Performs patient rounding for all patient assignments.
Evaluates patient progress toward desired outcomes prior to discharge.
Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional and compassionate manner.
Provides intravenous interventions within the scope of practice for LPN-C.

2. 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.
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in the provision of patient care.
Informs and involves Nurse Manager regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriately manner.
Completes patient and family education throughout the patient’s visit.

3. Performs emergency treatment as required in accordance with LPN 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.

RN/LPN/CMA - Podiatry Clinic

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