Job TitleWorking in a team, under the oversight of an RN, provide a variety of patient care duties including, but not limited to, passing medicine, vital sign assessment, observation, patient/family teaching, and record keeping that is focused on the comfort and health of the patients in the outpatient clinic or long term care units.Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.Essential FunctionsAssist with data collection for patients, including medical history, according to established guidelines and report any significant change in patient conditionPerform patient screening for vital signs, specimens, preventive health measures, immunizations, and patient safetyImplement physician orders according to established policy and procedures and pharmacy guidelinesAdminister prescribed medications adhering to LPN scope of practice as outlined in State of Alaska Board of NursingProviding education of, obtaining consent for and to perform nursing procedures to include but not limited to, wound treatment, phlebotomy, EKGs, and foley insertionsWith training, and annual skills review may be certified for IV insertionsAssist medical staff, team leaders and co-workers to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient carePerform other duties as assignedPersonal Traits:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.Required Knowledge:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.Job Specific knowledge is listed below:Knowledge of general patient care activitiesKnowledge of documentation requirements for specific fields/recordsRequired Skills and Abilities:All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:Communication skills and interpersonal relationshipsProblem solving and critical thinking skillsAbility to foster teamworkMinimum Requirements:Education - Degree - ProgramAccredited post-secondary program - NursingExperience - General (Non-supervisory) - SupervisoryAmount: - 0 year(s) - 0 (years)Type:Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.Credentials - Licensure, Certification, Etc.Alaska Practical Nursing License, Basic Life Support(ACLS; PALS needed for, AC positions)Physical Requirements:Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipmentSit less than half the workdayStand and/or walk more than half the workdayBend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reachUse hands and arms for repetitive motion tasksLift or carry unaided 25 to 50 poundsPush or pull using more than moderate forceSee and hear with normal acuityWorking Conditions:Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substancesNo travel required