Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities to assist providers and nursing personnel in the Wound Care Clinic.

Job Functions

1. Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and documents in EMR.
2. Prepares patient for wound center and/or hyperbaric treatment.
3. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinic policies and scope of certification/licensure.
4. Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients.
5. Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at the end of day.
6. Performs specialty procedures/tests as directed by the Physician.
7. Helps maintain stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam rooms.
8. Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary.
9. Provides patient education.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduation from School of Practical Nursing

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current LPN Licensure
• Current CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• EMR experience

Cognitive and Mental Demands

Time Awareness - Continuous
Writing - Continuous
Initiation of Work - Occasional
Memory - Continuous
Receptiveness to Change - Occasional
Reasoning - Continuous
Required Sequences in Work - Frequent
Problem Solving - Frequent
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Frequent
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Occasional
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous