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Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center

CMA/LPN/RN - 490005

Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, Alamogordo, NM, United States


CMA:* Experience in a medical office setting.* Must understand, courteous and professional at all times in contacts with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.* Assist Doctor with patients.* Demonstrate knowledge in a medical office.* Anticipate doctor's needs for each patient based upon patient complaints and treatment plan/guidelines.* Verify that patient results, x-rays, labs and procedure reports are in patient charts prior to seeing doctor.* Gather patient's vitals and complaints, document in patient medical record.* Chart accurately and legibly to include lab results.* Facilitate physician and patient communications.* Complete lab requisition forms and assure that specimens are sent to correct labs per patient insurance contract.* Maintain and monitor exam room and procedure room supplies and instruments.* Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance to OSHA Regulations. Clean autoclave as required.* Complete clinical portions of chart preparation.* Schedule surgery and give patient appropriate instructions prior to surgery and refer to Front Office Coordinator or Office Manager for insurance authorization.* Provide backup surgery scheduling.LPN:* Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.* Demonstrates ability under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.* Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.* Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.* Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.* Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.* Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.* Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.* Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families* Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.RN:* Promotes positive public relations for the department and the hospital by presenting self in a professional manner; assisting in community service programs, as requested.* Ability to problem solve patient/family issues to a positive conclusion for all involved.* Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying age and/or cultures. Displays a positive attitude at all times.* Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, other department staff and physicians No disruptions.* Practices 5 rights of medication administration.* Demonstrates efficient time management skills to maximize productivity.* Demonstrates and encourages teamwork.* Asks for assistance and information from others when necessary.