About this opportunity
Alomere Health lists this Licensed Practical Nurse/CMA- Hyperbaric Technician (1387) opportunity in alexandria, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Licensed Practical Nurse/CMA- Hyperbaric TechnicianAlexandria Clinic - Alexandria, MN 56308OverviewSalary Range $24.84 - $34.78 Hourly Position Type Part-Time with Part-Time Benefits Job Shift DayDescriptionDepartment: Clinic Wound Care Employment Status: Part Time (0.5), 40 hours per pay period Benefit Status: Part Time Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan Retirement Savings Please see more details about our benefits here: alomerehealth.com/careers Hours/Schedule Flexible Scheduling- Options may include a 5½-day workweek or One 10-hour shift plus two half-days Regular Hours: Monday thru Friday- 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Objective The LPN supports the Provider in provision of individualized patient care, direct and indirect in an outpatient clinical setting. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, based on objectives, standards, and policies of nursing. They have the ability to handle a diverse range of situations and responsibilities, which is their primary duty. LPNs are responsible for rendering nursing care in an assigned area in terms of individualized patient needs, according to conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practice, under the direction/delegation of a Registered Nurse or Provider. The LPN Hyperbaric Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance in the program's safety on behalf of the patients and organization; therefore, shall exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to the health and safety policy and procedures of the program. The hyperbaric technician will work closely with the physician/provider in the coordination of patient care and make recommendations in procedures for the operations and maintenance of the hyperbaric program. The hyperbaric technician will resume responsibility for patients while patients are undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy and all components of patient care in regards to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.Essential ResponsibilitiesNursing Service Delivery Meet, maintain, and follow Meaningful Use, PQRS, MN community Measures requirements, and other quality initiatives Adequate knowledge of Provider practice type Ensure efficient and accurate patient care coordination Perform all tasks per Provider order within scope of practice or specialty training Work in accordance of primary Providers' clinic schedule Possess prior authorization of medications Alexandria Clinic Specific Prepare and administer injections, immunizations, and medications Administer treatments/dressing applications as prescribed by Provider Submit appropriate charges for services rendered Collect and handle all specimens appropriately Patient Care Facilitate communication in regards to patient care between patient and Provider and work to be a patient advocate at all times Complete thorough documentation of all patient interactions in the electronic medical record Improve the patient experience and improve patient flow within Alomere Health Effectively communicate with patients, families, and those involved in the patients' care Assist in emergent situations, using knowledge and skill of crash cart and defibrillator resources Respond to patient and visitor requests, complaints, and recommendations Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Technician Specific Ensures departmental compliance with the requirements of JCAHO, NFPA 99, PVHO I, UHMS, NBDHMT, and all other applicable center safety policies Evaluates chamber equipment / supplies used in the chamber Maintains a safe environment in the Wound Care Center for patients and staff, and ensures the adequate and safe decompression of all personnel with a hyperbaric exposure Participates in chamber drills, which are tailored towards improving staff response to emergency operationsQualificationsRequired Qualifications Graduate of a Practical Nursing program Current MN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Basic Life Support (BLS) One year minimum of clinical experience Preferred Qualifications Epic EMR experience Certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) *If not certified, certification will be required upon hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Friendly, customer service oriented with a professional demeanor and appearance Strong knowledge of medical terminology and techniques Knowledge of instruments used for procedures Understand basic rooming of a patient Strong knowledge of preparing patient and room for procedures, and assisting Provider as needed Proficient skill at MS Office
Worksite address
alexandria, MN, 56308, US
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