Licensed Pratical Nurse - OBGYN

• Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and Vision statements.
• Practice a culture of safety to reduce or prevent risk of injury, claims, loss or liability by utilizing the Risk Management and Infection Control Plan.
• Perform responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Be present and ready for work as scheduled.
• Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings and community events.
• Work cohesively with team members.POSITION DUTIES
• Experience in OB/GYN ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Implement and coordinate individualized interdisciplinary plans of care for prenatal and postpartum care.
• Provide education and emotional support that is appropriate to the patient's age, culture, condition, and unique needs/circumstances.
• Tracks, reviews, and monitors the follow-up of diagnostic test results to ensure the provider has verified results and the patient has been notified.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required, when applicable. Handles and stores instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
• Complete initial assessment of patient according to department Policies and Procedures and documents appropriately.
• Completes age-specific assessments: Neonate/Infant and Toddler - Accurately obtains head circumference, weight, height, vital signs; Neonate/Infant Toddler, Preschooler, School Age and Adolescent - Accurately obtains weight, height, vital signs.
• Accurately completes a developmental assessment.
• Neonate/Infant, Toddler, Preschooler - Accurately assesses immunizations are up to date.
• Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric - Accurately assesses functional, nutritional, physical/psychosocial status, educational and discharge needs.
• Reassesses patient according to department guidelines and documents appropriately.
• Applies the nursing process to each patient and implements nursing actions.
• Follows plan of care for each patient.
• Continuously monitors patient for physical and psychosocial needs and alternates plan of care of changes is needed.
• Correctly administers medications by all routes; Neonates/Infants; Toddler/Preschooler; School Age; Adolescent/Adult; and Geriatrics.
• Appropriately documents administration of medication and patient's response to medication.
• Receives physician's orders, records and assures completion.
• Assist physicians with exams, as necessary.
• Documents care provided to patients, and their reaction to that care.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds appropriately.
• Provides patient and/or family, significant teaching as opportunities arise or as need is identified.
• Neonate/Infant - teaching done with parents/guardian.
• Toddler-teach with lay and simple, concrete verbal explanations.
• Preschool-teach with the use of role playing, toys, etc. and gives simple, concrete explanations.
• School age/Adolescent-explains care procedures using correct terminology; supplements explanation with reasons why.
• Adults explain procedures using correct terminology and the notifying patient's about their responsibilities.
• Geriatric-explains care procedures using correct terminology: adapts to physical limitations (visual or hearing changes).
• Ability to educate and relay information to patients in a clear and concise manner.
• Assess, implement, and evaluate patient education, paying particular attention to identified learner needs, barriers, and preferences.
• Develop a plan for education together with the patient by incorporating the principles of self-management, by determining priorities, and by setting goals that are reachable and realistic.
• Investigate alternative methods of patient education that are suitable for different learner needs and preferences, such as interactive Q & A, audiovisual materials, computer-assisted instruction, cooperative learning (group education formats), displays and bulletin boards, demonstration/return demonstration, role play, and patient-directed education.
• Target specific groups served by the clinic - the disadvantaged, the elderly, minority groups, children, teens, pregnant women, etc. - and design needs-based programs for education.
• Develop, evaluate, maintain and promote the use of effective patient education materials in the clinic and the community at large.
• Develop and prepare content and a schedule of conferences and in-services to convey theory and methods of patient education to resident physician, faculty and staff.
• Organize and participates in community activities, such as health fairs, school projects, etc.
• Develop a patient education curriculum for an array of chronic diseases that have a significant nutritional component.
• Responsible for completion of all patient care assignments by end of shift while maintaining quality standards
• Develop and maintains approved policies and procedures for patient education and helps ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory bodies.
• Utilize appropriate resources to accommodate age, education, cultural and communication barriers.
• Initiates multi-disciplinary referrals as needed and does not appropriate follow-up.
• Assures informed consent is obtained.
• Respects privacy of patient.
• Attends general orientation.
• Identifies unsafe conditions and intervenes in a timely manner.
• Responds to all emergency codes and drills and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Follows Standard precautions by utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Policies and Procedures for the 7 Environment of Care Plans: (1) Safety and Security; (2) Hazardous Material and Waste; (3) Fire Safety; (4) Medical Equipment; (5) Utilities; (6) Other Physical Environment; and (7) Emergency Management.
• Enforces environment of Care policies (smoking, hand washing, trash disposal, etc.).
• Completes all required referral paperwork.
• Gives complete report when referring patient.
• Arranges for post discharge needs (home health, DME, appointments, etc.).
• Coordinates and prioritizes patient activities across all departments.
• Appropriately delegates care duties to Medical Assistant.
• Maintains open communication with all team members.
• Maintains adaptability, supports teamwork and resolves problems.
• Reads written communication provided on unit (meeting minutes, memos).
• Follows chain of command with problems and suggestions.
• Accepts additional assignments willingly; and assists others as required to meet quality service and productivity expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana.
• Experience in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience in ambulatory care setting preferred.

• Visual acuity - always
• Hand - eye coordination - always
• Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs., Pushing, Pulling - sometimes
• Stooping, Bending, and Standing - sometimes
• Walking- frequent; short distances

• Exposure to disease or infections
• No vibrations
• Exposure to artificial and/or natural light.
• Exposure to outdoor weather elements

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