CMA/LPN/RN - 479009
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
CMA:
LPN
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific
to the standard of care for patients age.
Demonstrates ability under direct supervision of an RN, to perform
a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per
policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and general patient
population.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical
condition.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for
medication errors.
Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the
patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for
effectiveness.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning
needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included
in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and
performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the
direction of an RN.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family;
communicates with Social Services/Case Management regarding both
in-hospital and post discharge needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to
interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each
patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group.
Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an
interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
RN
Experience in a medical office setting.
Must be understanding, courteous and professional at all times in
contacts with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
Assist Doctor with patients.
Demonstrate knowledge in a medical office.
Anticipate doctor's needs for each patient based upon patient
complaints and treatment plan/guidelines.
Verify that patient results, x-rays, labs and procedure reports are
in patient charts prior to seeing doctor.
Gather patient's vitals and complaints, document in patient medical
record.
Chart accurately and legibly to include lab results.
Facilitate physician and patient communications.
Complete lab requisition forms and assure that specimens are sent
to correct labs per patient insurance contract.
Maintain and monitor exam room and procedure room supplies and
instruments.
Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance to OSHA Regulations.
Clean autoclave as required.
Perform minor procedures as direct by Physician: injections,
suture, and staple removal.
Complete clinical portions of chart preparation.
Schedule surgery and give patient appropriate instructions prior to
surgery and refer to Front Office Coordinator or Office Manager for
insurance authorization.
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Other
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science
Associate in Applied Sciences
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
C-Cert Med Asst
L-LPN Multistate
L-RN Multistate
Preferred:
C-BLS
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Las Cruces , CMA/LPN/RN - 479009, Healthcare , Alamogordo, New Mexico
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