What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Seneca Nation Health System?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $26.31
BASIC FUNCTION :
Incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care under direction of staff RNs for patients in the medical clinic following established best practices and standards.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Works with the assigned care team to ensure patient health maintenance requirements are accurate, up to date, and documented appropriately. Proactively reviews schedule to meet caseload requirements, keep abreast of updates, and inform case managers and providers of any changes.
- Prepares patients for, and assists providers with, examinations and procedures related to direct patient care. Performs any / all nursing duties required to provide adequate patient care.
- Obtains pertinent clinical data from patients. Records information accurately into the electronic health record.
- Monitors and observes patients emotional status and comfort level during the visit. Reports information to RNs and providers.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with SNHS standards.
- Provide culturally sensitive care for patients of all ages. Responsible to handle appropriately any / all communications necessary for patient care, both incoming and outgoing.
- Records all information necessary for patient care accurately, and ensures timely entry of all required data into the electronic health record. Generates reports as needed.
- Responsible for all general maintenance, housekeeping, material stocking, and cleaning as needed in order to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace for the delivery of patient care.
- Promotes a cooperative and cohesive workplace environment to maintain high quality services to patients.
- Participates and promotes PCMH guidelines and procedures. Responsible for any / all electronic health record functions and duties required for patient care
- Documents all patient contacts according to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, review of current literature, and various workshops as available.
- Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-services.
- Adheres to policies and procedures of the department, SN, and SNHS.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES :
QUALIFICATIONS :
Salary : $26
