at ROCHELLE COMMUNITY HOSP ASSN7 in Rochelle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All offers are contingent upon successful passing of a post-offer substance testing, positive reference checks and background check and your ability to establish your employment eligibility in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.
ALL RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ILLINOISJOBNETWORK.COM TO BE CONSIDERED. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Rochelle Community Hospital is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinic Nurse, under the supervision of the Outpatient Services Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality patient care management. He/She shall perform nursing functions utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. He/She shall perform nursing functions in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities encompass compliance with the Joint Commission standards, CMS, OSHA, IDPH and scope of practice.
LPN Position Duties and Responsibilities
Understands and follows RCH’s Standards of Excellence document. Greets all guests utilizing excellent guest relation techniques.
Maintains and respects all patient rights and cares for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.
Displays respect and dignity to patient family members, visitors and staff.
Accountable for own conduct and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.
Upholds hospital policies and maintains a code of confidentiality on all patient information.
Verifies the presence of a complete order for all medications or ancillary services deemed necessary by the Convenient Care provider.
Assesses physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and family specifically related to age, under the direction of the Convenient Care provider.
Completes medication reconciliation with every visit.
Documents patient assessments in the electronic health record (EHR).
Document minor nursing procedures and ancillary services in the EHR.
Medication administration (i.e., oral, rectal, subcutaneous, and IM injections, under supervision of the Convenient Care Provider. Document administration on the Medication Administration Record.
Performs CLIA waived testing as appropriate. Document the procedure and the results in the EHR. In addition, document the results on the Lab control sheets.
Continuously updates the EHR based on ongoing assessments.
Observes patients and reports information or changes in the patient’s condition to the Convenient Care provider.
Intervenes with appropriate techniques, procedures and safety precautions under the supervision of the Convenient Care provider.
Participates in performance improvement activities; nursing committees and other activities which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care.
Completes all mandatory education assigned by RCH and attends 80% of departmental meetings (in-person or virtual).
Maintains mandatory educational requirements based on TJC, IDPH, and OSHA, CMS and State regulations and standards.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions; trouble shooting malfunctions and reports problems and/or orders services needed.
Maintain supplies inventory by checking expiration dates and stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed supplies, place order for supplies.
Maintain clean workspace.
Perform daily quality checks to refrigerators and testing equipment. Keep logs up to date.
Assumes other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Must be a graduate of a state approved School of Nursing
Must have current Illinois license or certificate
Experience
Current BLS certification. ACLS and PALS preferred.
Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Outpatient Services
Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to work under pressure.
Must have good teaching and communication... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.