Licensed Nursing Assistant jobs at Memorial Health Systems Corporation - 6 jobs

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities, supporting the patients' medical and nursing plan of care. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Assists in all aspects of patient care and non-patient care within their scope of practice. Complies with all safety and infection control standards. Provides patient care as assigned by charge nurse/team leader. Completes required competencies. Performs glucometer blood sugars as patient condition dictates. Performs peripheral venipuncture for lab draws following successful training and validation. Obtains vital signs, including height, weight, TPR, blood pressure, O2 saturation. Obtains and enters current data into the EMR, including meaningful use measures, patient history updates, and clinic summary note each visit. Completes medication reconciliation with each clinic visit. Performs chart checks in preparation of patient clinic visits. Consults social services for patients with elevated psychosocial distress screens. Obtains OARRS reporting as requested by ordering providers. Participates in community education and health screenings as assigned. Administers subcu, IM, and oral medications as prescribed by the provider. Provides thorough chemotherapy instruction including resources to patient and obtains their informed consent prior to the scheduled chemotherapy administration. Serves as a liaison to the provider to limit unnecessary interruptions to work flow. Submits prescriptions following provider authorization and ensures that all prescriptions not electronically submitted are entered into Mosaiq to maintain and up to date medication record. Demonstrates general knowledge of prescribed oral chemotherapy agents and associated supportive medications. Follows established process for acquisition, inventory, and dispensing sample medications. Obtains external diagnostic results including biomolecular testing, pathology, and previous clinical history prior to the provider visit. Generates QCL to authorization staff prior to scheduling any patient treatments or diagnostic studies. Responds to patient nurseline requests promptly and documents resolution of these requests on the established QCL or in nurse summary note. Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the clinic including up to date patient educational material. Maintains compliance in RQI. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience Required: Current Licensure in the State of Ohio or if working in WV a WV license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required. Must possess a N.A.P.N.E.S., O.O.P.N.E. or State Board of Nursing medication administration card required. BLS certification required. Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Verbal, clerical, numerical abilities, manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity. Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at ************************** Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer. Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at ******************************************* or at any USDA office, or call ************** to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax ************** or email at ***********************. * Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.