What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Nursing Assistant position at Ammonoosuc Community Health Services, Inc.?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned.
***** May NOT enter orders, medications, problems into EHR******
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
- Demonstrates good Knowledge of Agency Wide Policies and Procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken and written word.
- Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
- Ability to make critical decisions to solve a problem or reach a goal while following company procedures.
- Ability to organize well and follow a systematic method of performing a task.
- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to comprehend and use ACHS computers and software.
- Understand and effectively use the ACHS Electronic Medical System.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and working with medical team to deliver comprehensive care.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Nursing Assistant
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES REQUIREMENTS
License on file with the state of New Hampshire is required
Current BLS Certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a professional clinical environment. This role will constantly interact with other people and routinely need to handle several responsibilities at once. This role constantly uses standard clinical tools and supplies (i.e. stethoscope, blood pressure meters, hemoglobin machines, autoclave, glucometers). This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear and speak. A great deal of the professional day is spent walking, standing, moving, and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repetitive key board motion. In the performance of certain patient care tasks, the Licensed Nursing Assistant may be expected to have sufficient manual dexterity in order to safely perform various skills and techniques. The employee is required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. It is anticipated lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Lifting up to 50 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the type of care provided.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Should demonstrate strong oral communication skills. Must have basic experience/knowledge of computer systems and programs. Must be organized, self motivated and have the ability to perform many office tasks. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
