Job Description

LPN or MA Certified:

Full-time work in beautiful Oxford, OH at Miami University Student Health Services – the clinic flows with the academic calendar working some Saturdays during the school year and mandatory low census time during university breaks – great for those with kids or just wanting time off! Great full benefits.

LPN: this position assists physician and/or registered nurse in providing clinical care and/or supervising care delivered by medical assistants and collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs. This position also implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act and contributes to the evaluation of patient responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

MA Certified

This position assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care. This position’s tasks include patient related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties.

MA Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Current and active RN or LPN licensure also acceptable

EKG

Injections

Venipuncture

Performance of common lab tests according to establish CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policy

Up to 1 year experience medical/physician office setting

LPN Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Current RN licensure is also acceptable

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

1-2 years experience in a related field

Job Responsibilities

Prepares and safely administers medications to participants in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice and organizational policy. Interprets and executes physician orders accurately. Documents medications timely according to nursing standards. Assists in answering medication questions, proactively educates participants and caregivers related to medications.

Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.

Determines supply needs for the nursing department. Orders supply's necessary to maintain the needs of the department.

Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self improvement, cooperates with clinical instructors to facilitate effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes.

Coordinates Monthly Turn over regarding Medication Administration Records. Participates in monthly review of MARS and develops MAR for new participant as indicated.

Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment. Documents ongoing observations and communicates observations and findings to other health care team members. Demonstrates knowledge and application of PACE regulations, specifically those related to the provision of primary care for participants.

Other Job-Related Information

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
  
  

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