- Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care for the patient and evaluates outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability to provide direct patient care, evaluates and adjusts nursing care processes as directed by the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.
- Communicates clearly and tactfully with patient and/or families. Communicates and ensures understanding of instruction in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.
- Documents patient teaching and learned information.
- Assist physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care as directed
- Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients comfort and alleviates anxiety.
- Provides appropriate assistance to physicians during various medical procedures.
- Monitors the medical condition of patients and reports changes to the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Identifies emergency situations and provides immediate care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.
- Recognizes changes in patient condition and asks appropriate questions to clarify the situation. Reports changes to Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.
- Communicates pertinent information regarding patient progress and needs to appropriate staff.
- Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information both paper records and electronic
- Following departmental standards, completes records promptly, recording all necessary information.
- Prepares patient for scheduled visit, assists in patient assessment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician.
- Effectively identifies predictable problems and plans and provides patient care.
- Completes vital signs, medication reconciliation, patient family and social history, chief complaint
- Reviews patient history on initial visit and updates as needed
- Administers medications/injections to assigned patient as ordered by physician/midlevel provider within the scope of Licensure
- Follows established protocols for medication/injection administration and patient observation.
- Documents to update patient records.
- Prepares written paper and electronic documentation as required by the profession
- Reviews medical record to assure all previously ordered test results, lab/x-ray findings are present in record.
- Make referrals as directed by RN, NP, or Physician
- Obtains lab specimens per Physician/NP orders.
- Functions independently and assumes responsibility for actions in clinical procedures
- Ensures compliance with quality improvement policies, procedures and studies.
- Assists in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient/families in accordance with office standards.
- Exhibits expertise and skill in understanding, meeting and satisfying the specific needs and behavior of the patient in all age groups.
- Communicates effectively based on the age of the patients.
- Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism. Promotes positive customer relations and maintains a professional appearance.
- Maintains harmonious relationship with unit and co-workers, providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality patient care.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops where applicable
- Attends continuing education courses related to area of specialization to remain current in the field where applicable
- Performs successfully all skills assigned to this positions Competency Skill Checklist.
- Understands and demonstrated knowledge of the New York State Nurse Practice Act per licensure and scope of practice
- Attends meetings as required, and participates on committees as applicable
- Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel working in the Primary Care Center as directed by Office Manager
- Assists with the orientation, instruction and training of assigned personnel.
- Serves as a resource to co-workers
- Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment as directed by office manager
- Assists in the containment of costs through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment
- Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors and co-workers
- Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Exhibits excellent Customer Relations skills
- Exhibit patience, professionalism to instill confidence
- Able to present self in a confident and professional manner to public, maintaining a positive and courteous relationship with others.
- Properly identifies self upon entering room or greeting outpatient
- Verifies patient identification
- Exhibits appropriate interpersonal skills across all age groups
- Attendance/Reliability
- Complies with Attendance Policy and reports to work on time
- Meets requirements for attendance at department meetings as requested
- Demonstrates understanding of HIPAA
- Assures patient confidentiality to include securing of patient PHI
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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