Nurse LPN Outpatient

Company: Compass Health Network
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE The Nurse LPN Outpatient is part of the person-centered integrated care team and provides office-based specialized services to primary health care patients and assist in managing the patient's full array of physical health care needs, in addition to behavioral health care needs through a "whole-person" approach. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC - Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient's histories, vital signs, and document in patient chart. - Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. - Perform venipunctures, urinalysis, EKGs and other procedures as directed. - Administer immunizations and other injections - Phone in patient prescriptions and document accordingly - Provide patient education and instruction - Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment, including sterilization - Assist physicians/nurse practitioners in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals - Assist with the scheduling of tests and treatments - Screen telephone callers for appropriate referral/triage, relay messages and documents accordingly - Maintain patients' files, records, and other information - Adhere to standard precautions, as appropriate, i.e., use protective barriers, handle and dispose infectious waste appropriately, proper hand washing - Follow CLIA and OSHA regulations - Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of unit facilities and equipment - Monitor supply of medical stock, medical supplies, and laboratory needs or order supplies when necessary - Assist in contacting/collaborating medical providers regarding significant - health information - Provide education to patients on medical diseases, treatment, - medications, and self-management tools - Monitor HIT tools and reports for treatment and medication alerts and - hospital admissions/discharges and for the purposes of pre-visit planning - Triage medical questions and requests for medication refills in accordance with agency policies medical provider preferences, and license scope of practice - Serve as medical/nursing consultant to clinical services staff and persons served - Contact patients who have been discharged from the Hospital/ED within 3 days to review discharge plans/instructions, medication reconciliation, and assess need for timely follow-up appointment with primary care provider - Will seek culturally competent services and service providers to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency consumer and family member - Other duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the needs of the clinic ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - COMPANY WIDE - Regularly attends work except for approved absences - Attends all training as required - Maintain professional, "champion" behavior - Provides quality customer service - Provides services with a commitment to service excellence - Works in a way that exhibits a commitment to personal excellence - Team oriented and values diversity SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Responsible for clinical outcomes for assistive staff as outlined in scope of practice WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK - Regular exposure to blood and/or body fluids - Regular exposure to biohazard waste materials EDUCATION - High School/GED required - Associate degree in nursing preferred WORK EXPERIENCE - At least two (2) years experience as a licensed practical nurse in providing medical nursing treatment to individuals treated in a primary health care setting required - Experience and efficiency with healthcare technology software preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Licensed Practical Nurse required Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant. City: Columbia State: Missouri

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