LPN/MA

This position will be working in a unique community based setting where we are providing Primary Care and additional supportive services. This position provides direct nursing services and procedures to patients; works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life though competent medical intervention; and ensures all documentation is compliance with professional and legal standards.

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Performs medical intake procedures including taking vital signs, reviewing medical history, and completing risk assessments.
• Records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient’s conditions.
• Completes all physician orders including venipuncture lab draws, medication administration/injectable, etc.
• Completes prior authorizations, specialist referrals, and other administrative tasks as quickly as possible for patient benefit
• Triages patient phone calls and walk-ins, prioritizes emergencies for medical referral
• Completes health education counseling for all patients
• Accurate assimilation, interpretation and reporting of changing patient data
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with established protocols.
• Reviews charts of patients on a daily basis to ensure all necessary documentation is present, current, and complete to facilitate physician visit.
• Assists with data collection as requested
• Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect in all interpersonal and professional relationships with clients, staff, and visitors.
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice.
• Maintains professional manner in all aspects of job tasks
• Collaborates with METRO team members to coordinate patient services
• Reevaluate and follow-up on patients treatment and health status to evaluate the efficacy of education and counseling approaches and strategies
• Documents all patient care in an accurate, timely, legible manner in compliance with Board of Nursing Protocol.
• Participates in clinic-related research activities and is aware of relevant research protocols under direction of physician investigator
• Promotes and practices Metro’s values and mission, and adheres to all policies and procedures
• Files physician dictations, lab reports, referrals, and flow sheets daily.
• Completes all medical record requests as requested by physician
• Continues ongoing personal professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge.
• Provides assistance in all clinical areas, as needed, and supported by professional licensure and accepted, appropriate medical protocols.
• Utilize resources in a cost effective manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education/Professional:

• LPN or MA licensure from accredited school, currently licensed to practice in the State of Florida
• Two (1) year of relevant work experience including Phlebotomy and injections.
• CPR Certified
• Minimum one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Bi-Lingual is a plus but not necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates knowledge of documentation protocols.
• Demonstrates experience with OSHA mandates, documentation, and compliance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, medications, and accepted treatment practices.
• Ability and willingness to make independent nursing decisions based on nursing assessment.
• Demonstrates ability to self-motivate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate a multitude of tasks as required.
• Maintains ongoing, appropriate documentation of all activities as needed.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of community health services and agencies
• Ability to apply principals of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Able to work with health professional in a team environment.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Must have reliable and accessible auto vehicle.
• Must pass necessary fingerprinting, Level II background checks and employment eligibility verification through the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp.