As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.Under the supervision of an RN, assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.Assists the RN in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.Modifies plan of care based on evaluation.Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.

The Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant (collectively "Provider") with front office and back office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a Provider and working closely with the Provider, other clinical staff, and direct patient care. Additionally, the Clinical Care Attendant is responsible for a variety of clerical and clinical functions within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a strong customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Care Attendant has continuous contact with Providers, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Perform and/or assist clinical procedures consistent with training and licensure under supervision of Provider in exam suite. Greet and welcome patients immediately upon arrival to the clinic. Escort back to exam suite. Complete patient registration and associated paperwork or assist in on-line registration as needed, based on patient need, ability and desire. Escort and check out upon completion of visit and assist patient with completion of patient satisfaction survey if needed at the time of check out.* Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient's chart and consistent with clinical protocol. * Offer patient convenience items (water, coffee, tea, warm blankets, etc.), to ensure patient is comfortable in exam suite and/or lobby. * Follow symptom initiated protocols in place for clinic operation. Perform labs as ordered/instructed either by protocols or provider direction.* If clinic offers Aidarex, offer this option to patients and perform administration of prescription as directed by provider. * Review after visit summary and provide instructions to patient as instructed by Provider.* Call all patients back 48-72 hours post clinic visit to perform mandatory follow up phone call. * Consistent with Carle Health policy and as directed by Provider call patient with results reporting in a professional and courteous manner consistent with training and licensure. * Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and sterilize as required. * Take, relay, and process messages from patient, Provider, pharmacy consistent with training and licensure. * Consistent with Carle Health policy maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).Employee Development* Maintain Carle Health and department policies, procedures and objectives; performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.* May serve other departments as assigned.* Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.* Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.* Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.* Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.* Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.* Behave in a manner consistent with all Corporate Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.* Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.* Perform all duties consistent with training and licensure.* Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

Under the direction of a health care provider, Clinical Nurse LPN, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients.Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.* Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.* May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.* Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes.* Place urinary catheters per protocol. * Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding. * Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. * Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.Development and Patient Education* Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization's intranet site.* Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.* Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.* Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.* Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.* Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. * Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.* Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests. * Perform other duties as requested by Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

***Sign on Bonus $2500 External applicants only***Position Highlights: 9A Medical- SurgicalNumber of beds on unit: 24 private bedsPatient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Medical-surgical, unit that serves patients admitted for illness, surgery, testing for various diagnoses. The unit serves patients typically above 17 years of age.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)Department culture and resources: 9A is a fast-paced unit with medically complex patients. The nurses and HCTs on the unit work collaboratively with the providers, patient families, therapists, and pharmacists to provide safe and quality care. The success of patient care is strongly rooted in teamwork and communication. The unit leadership focuses on reinforcing teamwork and individual growth through employee engagement and various opportunities within the organization.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and the ability to communicate patient care needs with the care team. Hands-on skills such as IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, using plum pump for fluid and medication administration, administering tube feeding, wound care and wound vacs, and ostomy bag care. BLS (within 30 days of hire). When unit is full, LPN will work with RNs with highest acuity or will be paired with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN will be paired with the UNL to assist with the UNL patient load. LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan.Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds.Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment.Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans.Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient.Complete dressing changes as needed.Complete trach care as needed.Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube.Care for and change ostomy.Reinforce education and discharge instructions.

$500 Sign on Bonus Available!!!(external candidates only)The Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and patient care support duties in a medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensures that the office runs smoothly.Rooming patients: Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.Telephone Interactions: As directed, completing necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and/or other health care facilities. Gathering information and maintaining patient information via telephone per department specific processes and policies.Administrative tasks including, but not limited to, patient check in or check out, prior authorizations, scheduling appointments, verification of benefits, and coordination of referrals and testing.Office procedures as directed and per department specific competencies. May perform procedures such as urine catheterizations, bladder scanning, suture or staple removal, application or removal of casts at the direction of a provider, reading results of negative TB skin tests or steering patient to the care of a department nurse when TB screening appears to have indications of a positive read, and other diagnostic testing at the point of care.Provide patient with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider. CMA staff may retrieve and provide condition specific education from the internet, internal website, or printed materials per the provider directions and orders.Administer medications per the provider order.Provide assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols. Call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and documents actions within the EMR per provider orders.Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.Collecting pertinent patient information such as vital signs and health history.Assisting physician or nursing staff with treatment of patients, including procedure assist.Assist patients with appointment requests and scheduling appointments.Administer medication or injections with the order of a licensed physician or advanced practice provider.Perform point of care testing specific to patients' needs.