Job Summary : To assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. Daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: 1. Provides directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients. Maintains knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk. Provides patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines. Responds to telephone calls and triages appropriately. Provides patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction. 2. Ensures efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit. Ensures that medical records are completed, accurate and updated. Initiates patient contact and prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint. Observes patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicates their condition to the physician and documents the same in the medical record. Ensures patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge. Documents patients medical record entries and documents charge information into electronic medical record for billing. 3. Assist with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision. Assists physician in applying splints and dressings. Performs and follows through in all indicated orders from physician. Assists with sample medications and sample medication logs. Arranges and administers any necessary patient testing or admission. Obtains appropriate referrals required. Retrieves test results as needed and notifies patient. Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals. Obtains appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are preformed. Distributes patient education materials as directed. Assists in patient instruction and ascertains patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage. Performs laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed. Assists in maintaining laboratory log. 4. Ensures all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained. Maintains and organizes adequate supply of patient education materials. Orders and maintains required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately. Keep exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol. Ensures that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order. 5. All other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education and Experience Required: 1. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or accredited Nursing Program. Work Shift : 8:00am – 5:00pm (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Job Summary : To assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. Daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time. Job Description Essential Responsibilities: 1. Provides directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients. Maintains knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk. Provides patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines. Responds to telephone calls and triages appropriately. Provides patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction. 2. Ensures efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit. Ensures that medical records are completed, accurate and updated. Initiates patient contact and prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint. Observes patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicates their condition to the physician and documents the same in the medical record. Ensures patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge. Documents patients medical record entries and documents charge information into electronic medical record for billing. 3. Assist with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision. Assists physician in applying splints and dressings. Performs and follows through in all indicated orders from physician. Assists with sample medications and sample medication logs. Arranges and administers any necessary patient testing or admission. Obtains appropriate referrals required. Retrieves test results as needed and notifies patient. Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals. Obtains appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are preformed. Distributes patient education materials as directed. Assists in patient instruction and ascertains patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage. Performs laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed. Assists in maintaining laboratory log. 4. Ensures all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained. Maintains and organizes adequate supply of patient education materials. Orders and maintains required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately. Keep exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol. Ensures that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order. 5. All other duties as assigned Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education and Experience Required: 1. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or accredited Nursing Program. Work Shift : 8:00am – 4:30pm (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Job Summary : Hendricks Regional Health is seeking an experienced Nurse to join our dynamic Wound Care team. Our Hendricks Way culture makes us special—offering more than just outstanding patient experiences, family-centric communication and the latest technology—we bring our team members incredible benefits and growth opportunities. Full Time days, working 7:50am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Call rotation for weekends approximately every 7th weekend. WOCN is a plus! To provide nursing care that is patient and family centered in an environment that exemplifies best practice and customer service; fosters relationship based care; and maintains the integrity of professional nursing standards. Nursing care guidelines are based on the ANA Code of Ethics (1), Indiana Nurse Practice Act (2), Nursing Process, and regulatory agency standards by which the RN provides patient care and shared leadership for the unit. Job Description A. Assessment – Specific to all ages/stages Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments. Including identification of actual or potential physical, psychosocial, cultural, religious, safety, infection control, and environmental components for teaching. Incorporates data obtained from the patient or significant others or other health care providers. Addresses health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Applies unit-specific advanced assessment skills and knowledge to patients with medical and nursing care needs. Changes teaching format based on the clients significant others learning capabilities. Interprets assessment findings, documents findings as described per education protocols and teaching checklist criteria. Responds to assessment findings, as directed by patient condition diagnosis, laboratory findings. Reviews and maintains current resource literature, equipment, supplies, packets and notebooks. B. Planning – Specific to all ages/stages Upon initial assessment, collaborates with other health care providers regarding the teaching plan and/or discharge/transfer follow up. Incorporates pharmacological interventions. Incorporates dietary interventions. Incorporates physical/occupational therapies. During health care visits collaborates with other health care providers regarding the teaching plan and/or discharge/transfer follow up. Develops individualized teaching plan based on teaching checklists and Standards of Care/Standards of Practice to achieve optimal outcomes. Sets up client/significant others for outpatient teaching as needed. Revises teaching plan based on patient physical and emotional changes and/or needs. Revises teaching plan based on patient and significant other input. C. Implementation – Specific to all ages/stages Complies with OSHA regulations as observed in daily practice. Knows OSHA Exposure category. Applies safety principles to patient education. Follows HRH safety, fire and disaster plans. Follows Hazardous Waste Flow. Complies with regulatory agency standards.Documents patient/family education per standards. Documents on Multidisciplinary Education form. Documents on Narrative notes. Completes teaching checklist. Communicates with physician regarding specified data. Significant changes in patient condition based upon assessments. Significant changes for potential or suspected complications. Patient/family response to education. Obtains/Clarifies physician orders. Verifies medication doses and treatment orders. Schedules and notifies clients of outpatient programs. Acts as patient education liaison with medical staff. Acts as a public education resource and provides information as requested. Assists with community education programs as requested. When applicable, questions, medications, doses and treatments. Education and Experience Required: 1. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required for employment. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, (BSN), preferred. 2. Computer skills required. Mandatory Licensure/Certifications: 1. Current licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education as an active Registered Nurse. 2. Area specific required education may be obtained upon hire and is to be maintained, e.g. ACLS, BLS, PALS, specialty certification, etc. Work Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
