Clinical LPN

Department Name: Clinical

Position Title: Nurse or RMA

Position Reports to: RN Nursing Coordinator/Site Director/ COO

FLSA Requirements: Non-Exempt

Date Issued

Location

Job statement/Summary

The Nurse or RMA provides quality patient care and promptly maintains medical records to ensure patient needs are met, in accordance with professional standards of care, licensure restrictions, federal and state regulations, accrediting agency standards, grant mandates, and Coplin Health System’s mission, policies, and procedures.

• Essential functions & responsibilities of the position
• Provides safe, competent, and efficient clinical support for patient encounters in accordance with proper scope of practice and licensure, provider directives, FQHC regulations, and Coplin’s mission and core values.
• Will provide clinical healthcare services at a primary clinic site, but will be assigned to other sites as deemed necessary.
• Documents all patient visits/interactions in accordance with clinical policy and procedure and best practices to ensure the integrity and completeness of patient records.
• Delivers quality patient healthcare in a safe, efficient, and competent manner.
• Assists in necessary screenings and procedures, including those that may involve members of the opposite sex (e.g., observed drug screens).
• Attends and participates in patient care reports, daily huddles, team meetings, and other staff meetings as determined by supervisor.
• Obtains WV and OH Board of Pharmacy reports according to policy.
• Administers medications, as per order, in accordance with seven (7) rights – right medication, right patient, right dosage, right route, right time, right reason, and right documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of expertise and licensure.
• Participates and/or assists with site-specific projects and specialty programs (e.g. Diabetes, Well Child, BCCSP) as assigned.
• Assists with the development of written clinical policies and procedures as requested.
• Participates in the development of risk management protocols as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient care information as required by HIPAA and Coplin policies and procedures.
• Ensures that patient rights are protected.
• Assists in maintaining clinical areas and equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards (e.g., infection control policies and procedures).
• Continually enhances clinical practice by participating in professional development opportunities.
• Mentors the growth and development of co-workers through day to day guidance and in-service on areas of expertise.
• Maintains good working relationships with co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and/or other members of the management team.

Job requirements and preferred qualifications

• Competencies
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Consultation
• Facilitation
• Analysis
• Education
• Critical Evaluation
• Ethical Practice
• Computation

Education (level and type) and Related Work Experience

If an RMA, must be certified/registered and have a current certification in CPR. If a Nurse, a degree from an accredited school of nursing, current (unrestricted) state nursing licensure in WV or OH (as required by facility placement), and current certification in CPR required.

Safety & Health

Employees are expected to follow CHS safety and health policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Mileage Reimbursement

Those who are employed as a Float Nurse will receive mileage reimbursement per company Policy if travel is required between sites.

Disclaimer

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical/Environmental demands: The table below shows how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

Activity

None: Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X: Using hands to finger, handle or feel

X: Reaching with hands and arms

X: Climbing or Balancing

X: Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling

X: Talking or hearing

X: Tasting or smelling

X

Driving

X: Lifting up to 25 pounds

X

• This position is described as light physical activity job.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent interruptions.

Conditions of Employment: Security and Background Requirements

• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all applicants.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.
• In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time.
• Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

Department of Homeland Security

If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS.

Direct Deposit

All employees are required to have bi-weekly payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

• Other Requirements of Employment
• WV Cares Clearance
• Drug Screening
• Driver’s License

EEO Statement

Coplin Health Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coplin Health Systems complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Coplin Health Systems expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coplin Health Systems’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description, that I understand the requirements of this position, that I am qualified and able to perform the requirements associated with this position, and that the job description may be revised by Coplin Health Systems at any time.

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