Clinic LPN or CMA - FT (36 Hours)- Days

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

About The Position

The Clinic LPN/CMA provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of Clinical Staff. The Clinic LPN/CMA works under the direction of the clinic manager on non-clinical matters, and is responsible for pleasant and effective communication with the public promoting positive office image. Responsible for the rendering of basic supervised nursing care to patients in this facility in support of the physicians, nurse practitioners, and the physician’s assistant; maintaining accurate and up to date entry of patient data within the clinic electronic health record to allow efficient review on demand during patient office appointments; and establishing and maintaining quality, confidential patient care.

Requirements

Current licensure as an LPN or CMA in the State of Idaho.
Must be able to pass any and all background checks required by law.
Demonstrates evidence of essential leadership, communication, education, collaboration, and counseling skills.
Proficient in communication technologies (email, cell phone, etc.).
1 years of CMA or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English and Spanish).
3-5 years’ experience in clinical or community health settings preferred.
Previous experience with health IT systems and data reports preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement an effective internal tracking system for identified patients.
Coach patients/families toward successful self-management of their diagnosis.
Utilize tools and documents that support a guided care process, collaborate with patient/family toward an effective plan of care.
Assess patient and family’s unmet health and social needs.
Provide effective communications to improve health literacy.
Develop a care plan based on mutual goals with the patient, provider, and family.
Create ongoing processes for patients/families to determine and request the level of care coordination support they desire over time.
Facilitate patient access to appropriate medical and specialty providers as well as other care coordination team support specialists (e.g., Audiology, Physical Therapy).
Cultivate and support primary care and subspecialty co-management with timely communication, inquiry, follow-up, and integration of information into the care plan regarding transitions-in-care referrals, and pre and post op follow-up.
In partnership with other clinic primary care provider nurses, serves as the contact-point, advocate, and informational resource for patient, family, care team, payers, and community resources.
Ensure effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments.
Facilitate and attend meetings between patient, families, care team, payers, and community resources, as needed.
Demonstrates a positive, respectful attitude and professional customer service.
Acknowledges patients’ rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and adheres to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Demonstrates continual learning skills, effects changes in approach to care based on established, evidence-based practice.
Cultivates effective partnerships, effectively collaborates with all practice providers (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, and other licensed allied health team-members).
Demonstrates understanding in use of IT resources and patient databases.
Demonstrates effective delegation skills to streamline operational workflows and optimize inter-office resources.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures. Able to identify the need for sterile and non-sterile procedures.
Set up proper equipment/surgical trays needed for specific procedures.
Clean and sterilize daily instruments that are used for procedures and clinic assessments.
Monitor pH of sanitizing chemicals and change when scheduled, clean and perform maintenance on autoclave, change out filters and suction canisters on medical carts. Sanitize scopes and store as directed.
Directly assist Dr. during procedures. Have a knowledge of instruments and uses.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Assists in answering clinic telephone calls in a professional manner; relays patient information and concerns to attending physician; assists other staff in scheduling patient appointments.
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Will identify and order needed supplies and medications. Request repairs or replacement of equipment, as needed.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.