LPN Outpatient, Family Medicine

Overview

Would you like to be part of a well-established healthcare organization that is genuinely making a positive impact in our communities Become a member of our team now! This week AltaPointe is organizing a hiring event. Explore our job opportunities at submit your online application and then join us for Open Interviews to meet with a recruiter in person! Experience is not required as we have positions available at all levels.
Thursday October 8th 3030 Knollwood Drive in Mobile from 10 am 2 pm

Responsibilities

Physical Requirements of the Job:

• There is frequent standing while getting files paperwork and handing out medication.
• Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation
• Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves
• Fine manipulation for writing handling paperwork and dispensing medications to consumers
• Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force horizontally to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves
• Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Primary Job Functions:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assists with the completion of the assessment process for patients including but not limited to the following: medical checklist/physical health/nursing screening medication list/reconciliation depression screening height/weight and vital signs as applicable
• Administers medications observing the Seven Rights of medication administration
• Provides education regarding patients disease process
• Provides medication education for the consumer and family including uses and potential side effects
• Monitors patients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician
• Provide direct patient care evaluates outcomes consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
• Accurately assign triage categories
• Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories conditions treatments responses pain management and assessment of changes
• Identify and address psychosocial cultural ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family
• Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the patients physical and mental condition
• Administers medical and psychiatric screenings as needed ( PHQ-2 UNCOPE etc.)
• Completes medical checklist AIMS vital signs infoscriber as indicated
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by presiding physician (i.e. PFT EKG injections audiograms x-ray etc.) or calls medical facility or department to schedule patient for tests
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Supervises nursing functions at the site including immediate supervision of medical assistants to assure conformance with established standards and procedural requirements
• Assists patients with the assistance programs and referrals; maintains updated file of referrals and provides referral information
• Responds to consumers request for medication refills
• Assist with meeting reporting requirements of SAMHSA grant
• Reviews chart for treatment compliance
• Follows up on missed injections and document in chart
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan
• Monitors laboratory results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR MindSet PRN medications) according to the Accordia Health Policy and Procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Participates in general and medical staff meetings as required
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records
• Educate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacy
• May conduct infection control for staff and consumers when indicated
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Meets AltaPointe Health productivity standards
• Effectively demonstrates the application of nursing competencies
• Adheres to professional code of ethics

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policy
• Documents in a clear concise manner types of patient problems treatment goals and services provided
• Documentation shows that forms notes logs and other applicable written information are completed promptly accurately and updated when appropriate
• Documents legibly

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers visitors and co-workers

• Treats patients with care dignity and compassion
• Respects patients privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists patients and visitors as needed
• Personal values dont inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the patients needs expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm to patients and families

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in Accordia Health committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs
• Follows Accordia Health Policy & Procedures
• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEUs) and attends to required in-services and workshops

Qualifications

Current LPN or Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Knowledge in adult/geriatric and/or child/adolescent specialty outlined below to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
• Basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and/or children populations.
• Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
• Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuse
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Knowledge of behavior management crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods.
• Understanding of behavioral psychological physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care principles
• Knowledge of cultural diversity

AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. AltaPointe allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or if applicable an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.