Rn / Lpn Outpatient, Family Medicine

Physical Requirements Of The Job

• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
• There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.
• Squatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelves
• Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentation
• Fine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumers
• Pushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelves
• Lifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.

Primary Job Functions
Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with the assistance programs and referrals; maintains updated file of referrals and provides referral information
• Accurately assign triage categories
• Administers medical and psychiatric screenings as needed ( PHQ-2, UNCOPE, etc.)
• Completes medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, infoscriber as indicated
• Meets AltaPointe Health productivity standards
• Assists with the completion of the assessment process for patients including but not limited to the following: medical checklist/physical health/nursing screening, medication list/reconciliation, depression screening, height/weight and vital signs as applicable
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Monitors patients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physician
• Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by presiding physician (i.e. PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, x-ray, etc.) or calls medical facility or department to schedule patient for tests
• Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records
• Responds to consumers’ request for medication refills
• Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to the Accordia Health Policy and Procedures
• Reviews chart for treatment compliance
• Supervises nursing functions at the site including immediate supervision of medical assistants to assure conformance with established standards and procedural requirements
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management and assessment of changes
• Follows up on missed injections and document in chart
• Provides education regarding patient’s disease process
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Effectively demonstrates the application of nursing competencies
• Provide direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
• Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan
• Communicates effectively with the physician regarding the patient’s physical and mental condition
• Assist with meeting reporting requirements of SAMHSA grant
• Educate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacy
• Provides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects
• Participates in general and medical staff meetings as required
• May conduct infection control for staff and consumers when indicated
• Monitors laboratory results and reports all abnormal findings to the physician
• Administers medications, observing the Seven Rights of medication administration
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needs
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement

Clinical Record Keeping

• Documents in a clear, concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals and services provided
• Documentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriate
• Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policy
• Documents legibly

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

• Is gentle and calm to patients and families
• Assists patients and visitors as needed
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality
• Treats patients with care, dignity and compassion
• Is sensitive to the patient’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others

Administrative And Other Related Duties As Assigned

• Maintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Follows Accordia Health Policy & Procedures
• Actively participates in Accordia Health committees as required
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs

Knowledge In Adult/geriatric And/or Child/adolescent Specialty, Outlined Below, To Be Attained Within (6) Six Months Of Employment
Current LPN or Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Knowledge of trauma informed care principles
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.
• Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IM
• Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuse
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.
• Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods.
• Basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and/or children populations.

AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. AltaPointe allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
ID: 2023-20079
Shift/Hours (ex: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30): Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
External Company URL: http://altapointe.org/