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Required Skills

1. Performs duties in capacity of GI Technician as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures:

• Assists physicians in the performance of patient procedures as assigned in perioperative division.
• Sets room for a routine procedure with supplies and equipment, allowing for adequate time for preparation of supplies. Assists in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.
• Sets room for complicated or multi-procedure case requiring many special supplies.
• Organizes and maintains a neat, clean room, work/instrument tables.
• Assists in checking and troubleshooting equipment.
• Checks instrumentation regarding cleanliness and functions. Keeps track of instruments at all times. Attempts reasonable anticipation of sequence of instrumentation.
• Properly identifies medication. Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designed secure storage locations or delivers directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• With the circulator, concurrently verifies the name, concentration and expiration date of medications and fluids passed to the sterile field. Ensures medications and fluids passed to the sterile field are properly labeled with the solution name and concentration. Labels syringes, basins, and all other containers that may hold medications or therapeutic fluids. Clearly communicates with operative team regarding medications in delivery hand-offs and administration.
• Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures.
• Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up. Separates reusable and disposable instruments/equipment during clean-up.

1. Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients and staff:

• Checks sterile supplies for proper packaging and dating.
• Actively assists in recognizing and reporting breaks in sterile techniques.
• Requests assistance of Sterling Processing personnel in preparation of instruments for use on procedures.
• Follows protocol for universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times.

1. Assists in the orderly function of the procedures rooms:

• Demonstrates flexibility in a team effort. Willingly assists colleagues to facilitate patient care. Assists in orientation of new colleagues.
• Checks rooms for, and puts away, excess supplies and equipment.
• Assists in checking to-follow cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists RN with documentation as appropriate.
• Actively participates in checking and maintaining assignment by participating as a permanent team member. Reports to assigned room on time.
• Prepares and maintains departmental files, business records, patient records, department infection control records and departmental procedural statistics, including their photocopying and distribution under the direction of the Nurse Manager. Participates in updating physicians’ preference lists.
• Receives and maintains the appropriate level of departmental equipment and supplies
• Takes initiative and seeks appropriate opportunities to update and maintain procedure skills (i.e., requests certain cases and attends in-services).
• Understands and follows disaster plan. Follows hospital/unit policies, procedures and behavioral expectations. Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Attends unit staff meetings, joint commission and other mandatory in-services. Seeks excused absences, by Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager, when needed.

1. Unit Operations:

• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocates these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivered directly to appropriate licensed staff.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

Professional Nursing Care

• Age appropriate assessment. 
• Data analysis to identify nursing problems. 
• Defines individualized patient outcomes. 
• Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. 
• Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. 
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated.

Supervision and Delegation

• Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. 
• Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. 
• Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. 
• Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. 
• Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others.

Communication and Collaboration

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. 
• Uses therapeutic communication techniques. 
• Demonstrates assertiveness. 
• Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. 
• Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures.  
• Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. 
• Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. 
• Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. 
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. 
• Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students.

Required Skills

1. Assists healthcare providers with the patient care process in person, and over the telephone. Practices within scope and current standards of care. Responsible for customer satisfaction.

1. Provides direct patient care that may include working with patients of all ages, in person and over the phone, completing tasks involving the use of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation skills, and administration of prescribed medications and treatments. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider.

1. Documents according to scope and current standard of care.

1. Accountable for achieving quality standards. Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to performing front office reception and billing office duties, securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use, performing various laboratory duties.

1. Responsible for several tasks related to the paper flow through office. This aspect may include, but is not limited to, working with incoming mail and faxed correspondence, assisting in scanning correspondence and paper medical records and conducting quality assurance.   

1. Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider. 

1. Complies with all clinic policies and procedures including, but not limited to blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, laboratory, administrative, and corporate compliance. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. 

1. Assists in the clinic financial performance in ways which may include, depending on setting: careful use of resources including supplies, equipment, and time; assisting in the collection of upfront copays; ensuring that patients present for check-out; noting when contact or insurance information does not appear current or correct; following policy related to bad debt situations. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. 

1. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. In collaboration with supervising physician(s), practices within professional scope and current standards to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.

1. Follows protocols according to supervising physician’s direction, which includes encouraging the patient to follow up with their primary care physician accordingly. Partners with the physician(s) to promote effective patient care. Provides to physician visit documentation and associated testing for review and signature. Effectively communicates with physician when needing clarification when deviating from protocol and prior to ordering costly tests, treatments, or referrals.

1. Completes thorough and timely documentation according to standards put forth by Medicare, Medicaid, and other relevant payer sources, as well as MHS policies pertaining to medical records.

1. Coordinates the resources required by the patient.

1. Collaborates, as needed, with other health care professionals, patient advocates, teachers, and family counselors in the formulation and initiation of a health care plan for patients. Routinely evaluates the plan and modifies the plan to improve outcomes.

1. Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for adherence to evidence-based quality indicators.

1. Serves as a clinical consultant to other healthcare professionals.

1. Reviews and utilizes current literature and research findings relevant to the health care of patients and their families.

1. Assists with implementing research findings and monitoring the impact on patient care outcomes.

1. Utilizes available data to analyze performance and develop plans to improve outcomes.

1. Works to further establish advanced clinical expertise and skills with regards to their specialty area.

1. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities specific to their specialty area.

1. Maintains an active role in community and professional programs.

1. Assists in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Maintains productivity according to budget. Communicates when expected volumes are not met or when opportunities exist to improve productivity or decrease cost.

1. Assists in meeting customer service goals by delivering care in a manner consistent with a high level of patient satisfaction. Reviews survey results and looks for ways to improve.

1. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. In collaboration with supervising physician(s), practices within professional scope and current standards to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.

1. Follows protocols according to supervising physician’s direction, which includes encouraging the patient to follow up with their primary care physician accordingly. Partners with the physician(s) to promote effective patient care. Provides to physician visit documentation and associated testing for review and signature. Effectively communicates with physician when needing clarification when deviating from protocol and prior to ordering costly tests, treatments, or referrals.

1. Completes thorough and timely documentation according to standards put forth by Medicare, Medicaid, and other relevant payer sources, as well as MHS policies pertaining to medical records.

1. Coordinates the resources required by the patient.

1. Collaborates, as needed, with other health care professionals, patient advocates, teachers, and family counselors in the formulation and initiation of a health care plan for patients. Routinely evaluates the plan and modifies the plan to improve outcomes.

1. Assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans for adherence to evidence-based quality indicators.

1. Serves as a clinical consultant to other healthcare professionals.

1. Reviews and utilizes current literature and research findings relevant to the health care of patients and their families.

1. Assists with implementing research findings and monitoring the impact on patient care outcomes.

1. Utilizes available data to analyze performance and develop plans to improve outcomes.

1. Works to further establish advanced clinical expertise and skills with regards to their specialty area.

1. Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities specific to their specialty area.

1. Maintains an active role in community and professional programs.

1. Assists in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Maintains productivity according to budget. Communicates when expected volumes are not met or when opportunities exist to improve productivity or decrease cost.

1. Assists in meeting customer service goals by delivering care in a manner consistent with a high level of patient satisfaction. Reviews survey results and looks for ways to improve.

1. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.

• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.

• Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
• Reports variances to Provider.
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
• Offers input to plan of care.
• Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.

• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.

• Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
• Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
• Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
• Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
• Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
• Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
• Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
• Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.

• Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
• Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.

• Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.

• Arranges for medication refills.
• Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.

• Supports and maintains joint commission standard. 
• Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
• Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards. 
• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Performs and results waived point-of-care testing such as urine pregnancies, urine dipsticks, rapid strep screens, RSV, influenza, and Hem occult testing.
• Correctly enter patient demographic and billing information into the hospital admitting system. Understands insurance policy numbers and carrier codes.  Verifies diagnosis with test order for Medicare reimbursement. Prints the ABN and obtains necessary patient information on required situations. Provides accurate communication to assist outpatients in the Medicare process.
• Accurately identify and obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages, employees, etc. as requested by authorized personnel (i.e. physicians, nurses, residents) using correct technique and appropriate equipment. Maintains productivity at a rate comparable to other experienced staff (6-8 patients per hour).
• Reads, interprets and correctly enters outpatient and non-patient physician orders, questioning any unclear order with supervisor. Rechecks the order for errors, making any necessary corrections.  Performs cancellations requested by authorized personnel using proper documentation.
• Participates in the collection of special procedures (ISP, drug screens, EBT, cultures, Influenza/RSV’s, research studies, bone marrows, capillary collections, therapeutic phlebotomy, cortisol stimulation testing, etc.). Assist non-laboratory personnel with specimen requirements and collection procedures.
• Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to appropriate laboratory packaging protocols. Ensures that all specimens received from client and physician offices are documented against packing lists and follows up with the site in the event all specimens are not received. Completes tracking logs and prepares specimens for courier pick up.
• Monitors daily phlebotomy actions by the use of various computer programs and logs (ORV, collection list, will call board, etc.). Maintains specimen tracking by correctly logging in all specimens with the correct time and date of specimen collection.
• Maintains Phlebotomy and clerical areas in a clean and orderly manner. Order and maintain supplies and keep areas stocked accordingly.Inputs all faxed orders into the lab orders database, questioning any illegible order, calls physician’s office with clarification of test order and patient demographics and order request (standing or one time).
• Communicates telephone or verbal messages effectively to appropriate lab divisions, personnel or administrative staff. Provides effective communication to the outpatient either in person or by telephone. Gives patient test results to nursing units and physician offices in accordance with medical center policies either verbally or by fax communication.Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Essential Functions and Job Duties

   

  • Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
  • Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
  • Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
  • Reports variances to Provider.
  • Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
  • Offers input to plan of care.
  • Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.
  • Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
  • Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
  • Arranges outside laboratory tests.
  • Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
  • Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
  • Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
  • Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
  • Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
  • Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
  • Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
  • Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
  • Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
  • Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
  • Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
  • Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
  • Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.
  • Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
  • Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
  • Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
  • Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
  • Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.
  • Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.
  • Arranges for medication refills.
  • Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.
  • Supports and maintains joint commission standard. 
  • Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
  • Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards. 
  • Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
  • Arranges for medication and medication refills. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.

• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.

• Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
• Reports variances to Provider.
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
• Offers input to plan of care.
• Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.

• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.

• Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
• Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
• Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
• Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
• Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
• Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
• Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
• Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
• Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.

• Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
• Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
• Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
• Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.

• Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.

• Arranges for medication refills.
• Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.

• Supports and maintains joint commission standard. 
• Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
• Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards. 
• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.