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Job description
Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Works collaboratively with a physician following established guidelines as required and within scope of practice.
nOrganizational Expectations
nProvides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
nPromotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
nMaintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
nMaintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
nAdheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
nParticipates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
nMaintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
nComplies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
nDemonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
nAdheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and/or standards from other accrediting bodies, such as The Joint Commission, Rural Health, and Center for Medicare Services.
nAs a Studer Partner must have the ability to develop a full understanding of the Studer Group practices and tools and communicate effectively. Must embrace the Studer Philosophy and Principals by conducting him/herself in a professional manner. Will be held accountable for Studer Philosophies and Principles to include:
nnnPatient Perception
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nnAIDET
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nnDaily Huddles
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n nEssential Functions
nCustomer Services:
nnnWelcomes patients and families.
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nnMaintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families.
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nnWorks collaboratively with all members of health care team.
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n nClinical Services:
nnnFollows acute and chronic standard of care.
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nnAbides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines.
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nnUses health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements.
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nnGathers and analyses physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
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nnAccurately evaluates patient problems in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral.
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nnEvaluates and revises care plans based on patient changes, special examination or results of laboratory / radiologic tests results.
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nnThoroughly documents all encounters, in person or via phone, in the patient’s medical record.
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nnMakes responsible decisions within the scope of practice.
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nnEducates patient and families using pertinent health education materials or programs.
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nnOperates within approved scope of practice and standardized procedures.
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nnParticipates in quality improvement process, policy and procedure review and continuing medical education.
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n nEnvironmental Services:
nnnContributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department.
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nnMaintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed.
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n nNon-Essential Functions/ Marginal Duties
nAll other duties as assigned
nRequired SkillsRequired Experience
nMinimum Education: Graduate of an approved advance practice nursing program
nWork Experience: Previous clinical nursing experience required
nRequired License/ Certification/Registration: Current Kentucky or Multi-State License. Basic Life Support Certification. DEA license as required by department. Must be eligible for or board certified by the appropriate governing body
nSkills:
nnnExcellent Communication Abilities
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nnKnowledge and ability to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards
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nnAbility to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and other employees.
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nnDecision making and problem solving skills
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nnInterpersonal skills – Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability
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nnAttention to Detail
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nnQuality Focus
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nnStrong customer service
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nnMulti-tasking
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nnTime Management
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nnOrganization
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nnLeadership skills
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nnWord Processing / Computer
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Worksite address
hopkinsville, KY, 42241, US
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