LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- Population Health Management

JOB DUTIES

Clinical Skills

Implements and evaluates all skilled and technical patient care activities designed by the primary RN.

Implements the care plan under the direction of the RN.

Organizes prescribed medications into medication box for patient / care givers to administer per plan of care.

Performs and documents vital signs each visit.

Participates in patient / family teaching activities.

Documentation

Completes required documentation on the day of the visit.

Updates the medication sheets on an ongoing basis.

Addresses all areas of the plan of care each visit.

Updates clinical information on primary assigned patients at each visit.

Reports abnormal findings to primary nurse for evaluation.

Documents all communications with CCN team via workload.

Communication

Reports any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising RN.

Interacts with field staff, patients, families, physicians, other health disciplines, agencies, insurance companies, hospitals, labs, employers, government agencies and representatives as necessary.

Adheres to all policies set forth in the Nurse Practice Act to maintain safe clinical practice.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Coordinates physician ordered patient care activities with the Care Coordinator.

Professional Standards

Protects patient privacy and confidentiality by being discreet and professional in sharing information on a need to know basis.

Adheres to all policies set forth in the Nurse Practice Act and maintains a professional standard of conduct, projecting a positive image of the agency.

Complies with infection control and safety policies and procedures.

Serves as a role model for all staff.

Adheres to all policies and practices.

Professional Development

Completes all assigned continuing education as assigned in Healthstream.

Seeks clinical collaboration in new and / or unfamiliar care areas.

Participates in staff meetings, care conferences, and education trainings.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Current license in the State of Pennsylvania.

Minimum of two [2] years' experience in patient care.

Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a variety of patient care environments including the patient's home. Subject to certain patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. May be exposed to potential hazards such as chemical wastes, body wastes, fluids and other possible infectious material.

DISCLOSURE

MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion's and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual's ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform.

MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA.

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.

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