- Demonstrate the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interactions with patients, parents, providers, colleagues, and other members of the patient care team in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.
- Provide and assist with direct patient care including exam/procedure prep, screenings, initial assessments (for sick and well visits), patient exams, and clinical procedures.
- Efficiently carries out administration and documentation of medications, immunizations and obtaining specimens as ordered by the providers.
- Assist providers with clinical procedures (such as suturing, obtaining specimen for culture), and conduct catheterizations.
- Administer nebulizer treatment. Obtain respiratory rate, pulse ox, pulmonary functions, and peak flow meter, when applicable.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
- Assist with stocking supplies and cleaning/preparing rooms and equipment.
- Schedule visits which are timely, appropriate, and sensitive to patient needs as clinically indicated and/or as directed by supervisors of the care team.
- Gather patient information by telephone; Prepare and review patient records to meet specifications for triage messages, documentation, and organization.
- Communicate with parents/patients regarding questions arising from visit, follow-up instructions or scheduling of additional testing as directed by supervisors of the care team.
- Provide health education information and health teaching to parents/patients as directed by the provider.
- Accurately communicate to pharmacies any necessary information needed per provider. This may include verbal prescription requests or prior authorizations.
- Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement programs and activities within the practice setting.
- Attend and participate in required in-service and mandatory meetings for continuous quality improvements.
- Support change and new programs to improve patient care and staff morale.
- Coordinate care with disease management as directed by providers.
- Follow policy/procedure to perform, record and report laboratory tests while maintaining universal precautions and infection control precautions.
- Protect the privacy and security of confidential and sensitive patient information.
- Assist with training and serve as a resource for other staff.
- Perform any other tasks as assigned by the nurse manager, or as directed by a provider.
- Enjoy working with infants, children, teens, and young adults.
- Customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and team player mentality.
- Display empathy, compassion, patience, sensitivity, and understanding.
- Strong communication skills.
- Organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm.
- Flexibility and Adaptability.
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Display initiative, motivation, and a willingness to learn.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
- Basic care techniques; knowledge in measuring/administering medication.
- Graduate of an approved program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current NYS Licensure and registration required.
- Current CPR Certification.
- One year experience preferred in
- Basic computer literacy.
- Proficiency with medical record technology.
- MEDENT experience/knowledge preferred.
Medical Health LVN - West Amherst, NY, United States - Medical Health Associates of Western New York PLLC
Medical Health Associates of Western New York PLLC
West Amherst, NY, United States
1 week ago
Description
:Tonawanda Pediatrics is looking for LPNs to join their team
Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Division:
Integrity Health Group
Location:
Tonawanda Pediatrics
Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports to:
Nursing Management
JOB SUMMARY:
The LPN will focus on providing high quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in an office setting.
LPN's play an important role in helping our patients pursue a healthy future, by providing clinical care and support to the providers, patients, and their families.
Employees make a positive IMPACT by demonstrating the Company's Core Values while in the workplace:Integrity, Making a Difference, Positivity, Adaptability, Compassion, and Teamwork.
LPN's perform nursing functions in accordance with Medical Health Associates of WNY policy and procedure and as directed by management and/or providers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Requirements:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE:
pediatric, clinical, or office nursing.