Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant- Pain Management

Job Description

Full Time

• Up to $2,500 Sign On Bonus

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Licensed Pracitcal Nurse or Medical Assistant to support a busy Pain Provider that practices in our West Chester and Western Ridge locations. Travel to these locations are required and not limited to. The ideal candidate will be a team player, self-motivated, organized, and adaptable. The job duties include but not limited to rooming patients, scheduling surgeries, answering telephone messages, and obtaining vital signs.

Job Overview :

This position assists physician and / or registered nurse in providing clinical care and / or supervising care delivered by medical assistants and collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient / family needs. This position also implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act and contributes to the evaluation of patient responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Requirements :

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Current RN licensure is also acceptable

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

1-2 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities :

Prepares and safely administers medications to participants in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice and organizational policy. Interprets and executes physician orders accurately. Documents medications timely according to nursing standards. Assists in answering medication questions, proactively educates participants and caregivers related to medications.

Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies / procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.

Determines supply needs for the nursing department. Orders supply's necessary to maintain the needs of the department.

Demonstrates organizations responsibilities : Identifies areas for self improvement, cooperates with clinical instructors to facilitate effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes.

Coordinates Monthly Turn over regarding Medication Administration Records. Participates in monthly review of MARS and develops MAR for new participant as indicated.

Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment. Documents ongoing observations and communicates observations and findings to other health care team members. Demonstrates knowledge and application of PACE regulations, specifically those related to the provision of primary care for participants.

Other Job-Related Information :

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50 Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking / Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

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