Overview:
Cares for patients in the clinic setting under direction of nursing staff by performing the following duties supporting the nursing philosophy. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Urology Clinic, Janesville WI
- 72 Hours/2 Weeks
- Day Shift - No Weekends
Responsibilities:
- Rooms and prepares patient for examination and procedures
- Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
- Assists with procedures, examinations and testing as needed.
- Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
- Documents services provided in the medical record.
- Provides patient treatments as ordered.
- Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
- Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
- Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN.
- Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient.
- Performs EKG's and simple lab tests.
- Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens.
- Participates in QA & I.
- Orders supplies.
Education and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited LPN Program
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as an LPN in the State of Wisconsin.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Special Physicial Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
