What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINIC LPN position at OrthoAlliance MSO, LLC?
Position Responsibilities/Standards:
General
- Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
- Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
- Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
- Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
- Attend required annual in-service programs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
Core Values
- Communication: Verbal and written communications are effective in soliciting and conveying information. Information is clear, concise and timely.
- Beacon Policies: Consistently adheres to Beacon Policies and Procedures (i.e.: including but not limited to: appropriate cell phone and computer usage, dress code, etc.). Also follows all OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Teamwork: Demonstrates teamwork within department and with company contacts. Allows for flexibility in how work is accomplished. Treats others with respect and dignity.
- Initiative: Takes initiative in routine situations and proceeds when appropriate. Learns new processes, procedures and technology as needed. Makes appropriate decisions.
- Patient Care/Customer Service: Responds to patients and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner. Anticipates patient needs, patients always come first.
- Dependability: Consistent pattern of good attendance and punctuality. Employee can be relied upon to meet work schedule and complete duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the acquired knowledge of anatomy, physiology,
pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition and complications related to sedation/analgesia and medications. - Assess total patient care requirements before and during the administration of sedation/analgesia including the recovery phase.
- Understand the principles of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, transport and uptake, and demonstrate the ability to use oxygen delivery devices.
- Recognize potential complications of sedation/analgesia for each type of agent being administered.
- Possess the requisite knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and intervene in the event of complications or undesired outcomes and to institute nursing interventions in compliance with orders (including standing orders) or institutional protocols or guidelines.
- Demonstrate competency, through ACLS or PALS or appropriate competency assessment, in airway management and resuscitation appropriate to the age of the patient and to meet facility requirements.
- Additional duties as required.
Education/Experience Required:
- Registered Nursing License in the state(s) you will be working in Ohio
Physical Requirements:
- Strength: Sufficient to assist with lifting and transferring a patient, perform CPR, and stand for long periods of time
- Mobility: Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; ability to move around rapidly; and to move in small, confined areas.
