EFFICIENCY OF PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

This document describes the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in this job description are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION SUMMARY

The LEAD LPN-Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is a unique position within the Mon Health System. The LEAD LPN is a standalone role resident at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV. Camp Dawson, a West Virginia Army National Guard facility in Preston County, WV, a dedicated military post operated by the West Virginia National Guard, housing the WV Army National Guard's officer candidate school, a Delta Force training base, and Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education.

In addition to providing LPN support, the incumbent will be responsible for the coordination of, efficiency, and cost of healthcare services on behalf of its patient population. The incumbent will be responsible for researching quality payment programs across the Hospital’s payer network and collaborating with the Hospital’s quality and process improvement teams to maximize the quality and financial benefit to both the patient population and the Hospital.

The position is a self-managed role, requiring 24-hour coverage and availability to cadets and military staff at Camp Dawson site.

EXPERIENCE

• One year’s experience in urgent care, emergency department, or medical office setting is preferred.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively collaborate with physicians and instruct patients and their families.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Highschool diploma
• Graduate of an approved program of practical nursing
• Nursing degree, or degree in epidemiology, public health, or related health field
• BLS Certification

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current West Virginia State Nursing license (Required)
• Must possess BLS Certification within orientation period.
• For individuals acting as Employee Health Nurse, the following will be required: COHC, Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

ESSENTIAL PILLAR DUTIES

The following are the general expected duties of this position and are not meant to be all encompassing. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate.

People and Culture

• Answer cadet, military leadership and parent calls; and determine how to assist them 24 hours.
• Provide basic patient care or treatments, evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
• Provides follow-up patient care by communicating test results to patients and relaying provider plan of care.
• Identifies health education needs of patients; develops and implements specific teaching plan appropriate to age and/or developmental stage.
• Use the computer and telephone to communicate effectively and accurately document medical and demographic information.
• Correlate and manage large groups of patients/cadets and provide care prior to provider initiated exams.
• Act as a staff development liaison between site resources, clinic management, and quality to ensure fully functioning operations, capabilities, troubleshooting, limitations, etc.

Integration and Efficiency

• Assists in the development of departmental strategic plans and documentation policies and procedures, and integrated clinical and financial projects and systems.
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Identifies and takes proactive action for ongoing problem solving in varies area and departments.
• Schedules appointments and ancillary services for related and follow-up patient care.
• Distributes sample medications to patients under the direction of the provider, explaining risks, benefits, side effects, and instructions.
• Follows up on ordered tests by obtaining results and relaying them to the provider.
• Follows up with appointments from outside the organization.
• Collects and records patient history from visits with both internal and external offices and prepares chart prep for next office visit. This is to include patient allergies, medication list, patient and family medical/surgical history.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient information and vitals for current office visits.
• Conveys information to provider; obtains and reviews orders; seeks provider input as needed.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals within the Mon Health System and externally to plan or provide treatment.
• Analyzes quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
• Maintains medical facility records.
• Develops operational standards and procedures for the work unit or department.
• Makes process improvement recommendations to improve operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Assists healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.

Financial Vitality

• Maintains inventory of medical supplies or equipment. Order medical supplies or equipment.
• Contacts insurance companies as needed for prior approval for procedures, tests, immunizations, etc.

Quality and Safety

• Manages referrals and outside provider visit for large portion patients/cadets.
• Manages and assembles patients/cadet carts and provides them to MCA administration for proper billing and filing.
• Requests, obtains, packages medication independently.
• Properly collects and delivers specimens to hospital laboratory for testing.
• Manages stock of drug samples, assuming accountability for documentation, records, and inventory.
• Performs procedures such as injections, CLIA waived testing, and venipuncture.
• Follows proper protocol for all medical tests, procedures, and use of equipment.
• Provides a safe environment for the patient/cadet to ensure they have the appropriate colored band per MCA policy.
• Manages medication and provides education to the legal guardian prior to leaving for holidays.
• Protects patient rights to privacy and confidentiality.

Growth and Development

• Demonstrates ability to understand growth and development stages and apply them in practice.

ADA DISCLAIMER:

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.

EMPLOYEE CONFIDENTIALITY AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR STATEMENT

I agree that, as an Employee of Preston Memorial Hospital (PMH), I have a legal and moral responsibility to protect the confidentiality of privileged information obtained by me through the delivery of patient care and/or daily facility operations, and I agree not to share or release personal health information or other confidential information to anyone who does not have a right or need to know. I understand that the improper communication of confidential information (i.e. the release, possession, copying, use, reading or discussion of such information inappropriately or without proper authority) is strictly prohibited and considered grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, information pertaining to patient care, risk management, the medical staff, quality improvement, utilization review, budgets, revenues, debts, real estate developments, investments, financial statements, medical records, business plans, employee benefit programs, retirement plans, disciplinary actions, human resources issues, physician recruitment, business acquisitions, collaborative activities, mergers, and joint venture activities. This includes, but is not limited to, information learned from verbal, written, computerized, faxed, emailed, audio or video taped, observed, or other means.

I understand my responsibility to follow any and/or all of Preston Memorial Hospital’s policies related to confidentiality. These policies may be found in the Preston Memorial Hospital’s Policy Stat website and are available to all departments and units. I understand that Preston Memorial Hospital will take disciplinary action against anyone who does not follow these established guidelines.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

It is the responsibility of all Employees and members of the Medical Staff to make certain that PMH services are provided in an ethical, legal and compliant manner, and to disclose to management any violation or potential violation of PMH’s Code of Conduct (Behavior). I understand that failure to report fraudulent behavior will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Currently I am unaware of any issue that could pose a risk of non-compliance to PMH. If I am or do become aware of any activity that could pose a risk of non-compliance and/or may violate PMH’s policies or Standards of Behavior, I will notify management immediately.