Southeast Health
Location
Dothan, Alabama
Provides direct and indirect patient care in a cardiology clinic, contributing to nursing assessments and care planning. Responsible for maintaining clinical practice standards and promoting teamwork among clinic personnel.
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a current Alabama nursing license, and BCLS certification. Must pass the Southeast Health pharmacology exam and possess effective communication skills in English.
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Summary Utilizing the skill and knowledge of a Licensed Practical Nurse renders direct and indirect patient care in support of medical care and in accordance with established standards of care, as well as policies and procedures of Southeast Health. Contributes to the nursing assessment. Responsible for promoting positive relationships and teamwork among employees and between departments. Responsible and accountable for own clinical practice, as well as the quality and quantity of nursing care given to patients by nursing personnel.
Essential Functions Performs nursing care activities for individuals in the clinics. Actively accepts, understands, and practices appropriate standards of nursing. Contributes to the nursing assessment of the clinic patient. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Actively supports the mission, vision, and values of the clinics. Performs various activities related to the needs of adult and geriatric clinic patients in accordance with established policies and procedures and the Alabama Board of Nursing. Qualifications Minimum Experience Required Computer literacy Minimum Experience Preferred Medical Office Experience Minimum Education Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Alabama nursing license BCLS Certification (current) Successful completion of Southeast Health pharmacology exam Required Skills/Abilities Basic typing skills. Effective telephone techniques. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate in an emergency situation. Ability to perform patient assessment including, but not limited to: vital signs, history, medication reconciliation and administering of medications. Ability to document patient assessment. AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT PERFORMING ACTIVITY (None, Up to ⅓, ⅓ to ½, ⅔ and more) Stand: 1/3 Walk: 1/3 Sit: 1/3 Talk or hear: 1/2 Use hands to finger, handle or feel: 1/3 Push/Pull: 1/3 Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: up to 1/3 Reach with hands and arms: up to 1/3 Taste or smell: None Lift up to 10 pounds: 1/3 Lift up to 25 pounds: 1/3 Lift up to 50 pounds: up to 1/3 Lift up to 100 pounds: None Lift more than 100 pounds: None WORK ENVIRONMENT Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): None Work near moving mechanical parts: 2/3 Fumes or airborne particles: None Toxic or caustic chemicals: None Outdoor weather conditions: None Extreme cold (non-weather): None Extreme heat (non-weather): None Risk of electrical shock: None Work with explosives: None Risk of radiation: 2/3 and more Vibration: None REPETITIVE MOTION ACTIONS (NUMBER OF HOURS) Repetitive use of foot control: Right only- Left only- Both- 1 Repetitive use of hands: Right only- Left only- Both- 5 Grasping: Simple/light: Right only- Left only- Both- 5 Grasping: Firm/heavy: Right only- Left only- Both- 1 Fine dexterity: Right only- Left only- Both- 1 SPECIAL VISION REQUIREMENTS: (X all that apply) X Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) X Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) X Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) X Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) No Special Vision Requirements TYPICAL NOISE LEVEL: WORK SETTING: X all that apply) Very quiet Quiet X Moderate noise Loud Noise Very Loud Noise HEARING ABILITY: (X all that apply X Ability to hear alarms on equipment X Ability to hear patient/client call X Ability to hear instructions SPECIAL DEMANDS NOT LISTED: Shift Day Shift Details FTE 1 Type Regular Join one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Let's connect! Submit your resume to connect with one of our recruiters. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.
