What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant- Per Diem position at Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.?
Description
The LNA position involves providing basic nursing care to clients with a variety of health concerns. All direct patient care is delegated to the LNA by the LPN/RN/APRN. This roll will float between all 5 ACHS locations for patient care support dependent on business needs.
Requirements
- Interviews patients; measures vital signs and records information in patients EHR; prepares patients for examinations and in-office procedures
- Performs venipunctures, routine CLIA waived lab tests and records in patients EHR
- Assist clinical support staff with contacting patients via phone, portal, mail & documenting that contact in patient’s EHR
- Demonstrates knowledge and use of appropriate EHR templates for patient’s age and visit type
- Assist with scheduling appointments, performing administrative tasks such as referrals & prior authorizations
- Cleans & stocks rooms with supplies. Orders routine medical and laboratory supplies
- Assists with various quality improvement (QI) projects
- Attends and participates in staff meetings
- Must complete work within scope of practice for current licensure or certification
- Other duties, hours, and ACHS site placement may be assigned
*****LNA’s may NOT enter orders, medications, or problems into the EHR*****
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Nursing Assistant Program
This role operates in a professional clinical environment. This role will constantly interact with other people and routinely need to handle several responsibilities at once. The role consistently uses standard clinical tools and supplies (i.e. stethoscope, blood pressure meters, hemoglobin machines, autoclave, syringes, vaccines, glucometers, ear scopes, etc). The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phone, photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
