Licensed Practical Nurse GW

Description

Valley Healthcare provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties and referral services for the Chattahoochee valley regardless of circumstances. We take pride in being patient-centered, team-based care, and we are not able to do so without you!

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of nurses to help our growing families! We are looking for an nurse who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their medical needs. You will support the provider with exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat patients throughout their lifetime.

Minimum Qualifications: Practical Nurses License in the State of Georgia. Acquired nursing skills with one to two years of practical nursing experience. Knowledge of all phases of primary health care delivery. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions, in order to plan and perform job functions. Ability to meet deadlines, to concentrate and pay close attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently. Previous supervisory experience helpful.

Salary:

$19.71 - Commensurate with experience

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday

Weekend availability

Location:

Columbus, Ga, Talbotton, Ga. Fortson, Ga.

Benefits:

Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance (paid 100% by the company)

403B

Competitive salary

CME and Expense Reimbursement

Generous paid time off and holidays

Summary: Assists physicians and non-physician clinicians (NP and PA) with the examination and treatment of patients. Requires a measure of independent judgment and function to deliver quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities: The authority and duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse shall include but not be limited to:

A. HEALTH EDUCATION/COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Maintains and conducts patient education.

B. PATIENT CARE:

1. Assesses the health status of all patients. Assists in prioritizing the patient's immediate needs.
2. Responsible for facilitating patient flow.
3. Records patient's physical condition by observation, taking vital signs, and questioning patient on physical problems and history, prior to physician's exam.
4. Organizes assessment data so that it is accurate, complete, and accessible. Collects data from client by interviewing, observing, inspecting, and palpating; then, reports and records. Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing service policies and procedures.
5. Documents in the progress notes the nursing actions implemented and effectiveness of implementation.
6. Reviews electronic medical charts and forms to assure that all prescribed procedures are followed.
7. Monitors and maintains the Emergency Cart. Maintains adequate medical supplies; cleans, wraps, and sterilizes instruments.
8. Administers medication to clients, as ordered.
9. Coordinates patient flow into and out of exam rooms.
10. E-scribes or phones in prescription as per VHcS protocol.
11. Explains diagnostic procedures to patients, when necessary, and clarifies instructions.
12. Notifies, if necessary, patients regarding lab abnormalities, per physician orders, and screens patient phone calls.
13. Assists in training of CMA/Nursing students and CMA/Nursing personnel.
14. Performs ancillary procedures, as requested by physician Le. EKG's, tympanometry peak flows, audiometry, visual acuity, surgery set-ups, etc.
15. Triage patients requesting to be seen following policy guidelines.
16. Participates in QA activities.
17. Support outreach activities such as health fairs when available.
18. Acts as a positive role model for other staff.
19. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Clinical Coordinator per center policies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Practical Nurses License in the State of Georgia. Acquired nursing skills with one to two years of practical nursing experience. Knowledge of all phases of primary health care delivery. Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions, in order to plan and perform job functions. Ability to meet deadlines, to concentrate and pay close attention to details; also, ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently. Previous supervisory experience helpful.

Status: FLSA exempt position; OSHA high risk position; ADA negotiable position.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements: Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Employee must possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to exceed 50 pounds, use of portable stretchers/wheelchairs encouraged. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires irregular work hours.

Environmental Working Conditions: This position includes both clerical and medical responsibilities. Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a clinical environment.

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS