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WellSpan Health · 3 weeks ago

Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient - Internal Medicine Washington Street - Days

Gettysburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

WellSpan Health is an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care. They are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform patient screenings, assist in care planning, and provide nursing support in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

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Responsibilities

Obtains patient history and gathers information

Performs specialized procedures, examinations and/or tests as ordered and aligned with the Ambulatory Clinical Scope Document, such as, urinary catheterization, and insertion of intravenous lines (IV) with an approved IV certification training

Ensures all patient care areas are adequately stocked with unexpired supplies and medications

Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required, when applicable. Handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately. Assesses sterility of instruments, ensures they are intact, and supplies are set-up

Relays information and facilitates communication between the provider and the patient concerning patient

In collaboration with Physician/APP, reinforces health education, counseling, and advice to patients and families on topics such as healthy lifestyle changes. Effectively assesses patient educational needs, prioritizes patient’s learning needs, identifies barriers to learning, and uses various educational tools to encourage the non-adherent patient

Evaluates patient’s/caller’s health status based upon presenting symptoms and follows defined protocols. Determines the urgency for care and directs patient/caller to the most appropriate level of care. Should access not be readily available at the practice, will direct patient/caller to an acceptable alternative venue of care. Seeks Physician/APP advice appropriately

Tracks, reviews, and monitors the follow-up of diagnostic test results to ensure the physician/APP have verified results and patient has been notified. Provides related education, counseling, ongoing review, and monitoring regarding diagnostic tests (i.e., INR results in Anticoagulation Clinic) under the collaboration of the Physician/APP. Assists in the management of patient care between visits

Assists in the management of patient utilization of health care system and provides patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care

Completes necessary paperwork, prior authorizations and/or scheduling of appointments for patients who are ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services

Maintains patient records to ensure accurate documentation of the patient’s medical treatment

Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996

Documents and processes prescription requests and refills per Physician/APP order and or policy

For HBO: If requested, will take a 40-hour face to face Introductory Course for Hyperbaric Medicine (recognized by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society) to assist with hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment as indicated. May monitor hyperbaric dives as requested after completion of required competencies

For HBO: Performs the following testing and treatments: transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per appropriate policies and procedures; blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis; and hyperbaric treatments per the patient’s treatment plan. Monitors patient during hyperbaric oxygen therapy

For HBO: Educates patient and/or patient’s family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications, and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy prior to treatment

For HBO: Evaluates the patient outcome and meets with the manager and the hyperbaric physician to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment as necessary

For HBO: Provides assistance in Wound Center operating only within their current clinical licensing scope of practice

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations

Comprehends the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to the reduction of errors through the reporting of actual or potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions

Identifies opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety

Participates in safety education programs and their root cause analyses as required

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required

Maintains professional growth and development, including licensure, required certifications, and mandatory child reporting education

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation

Provides age-appropriate education and nursing care

Attends meetings as required

Qualification

Licensed Practical NurseBasic Life SupportClinical nursing experienceHyperbaric Medicine certificationInterpersonal skillsTeamworkSelf-motivatedIndependent workCommunication