<p>THIS IS A UNION POSITION-1199</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, performs work in the non-professional and paraprofessional phases of health services</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Provides direct patient care under the supervision of RN or assigned supervisor. </li><li>Communicates data collected to assist the provider in patient assessment and planning to include referral tracking, maintaining emergency room/hospitalization log and missed appointments. Utilizes clinical decision support. Collaborates with the healthcare team. </li><li>Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization. </li><li>Protects patients/employees utilizing infection control standards. </li><li>Practices safety standards in medication/immunization administration, vaccine safety, storage. </li><li>Participates in committee meetings including quality improvement activities. </li><li>Keeps clinic rooms and nursing care areas in order. </li><li>Cleans, sterilizes and sets up instruments, trays or other equipment in accordance with standard procedures. </li><li>Keeps inventory and replenishes supplies. Keeps supply closets in order and prepares supplies as needed. </li><li>When assigned, serves and assists administrative staff, giving directions and general information concerning agency services; register patients taking and recording data. </li><li>Participates in conferences on patient care and attend agency meetings to keep abreast of organizational policy and procedure changes. </li><li>May be required to perform other duties as assigned or when necessary. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Certificate or diploma from an accredited LPN program. </li><li>One (1) to three (3) years nursing experience. Some portion of nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting is recommended. </li><li>Excellent communication skills- verbal and written. </li><li>Experience working in a team environment. </li><li>Computer skills required. Prior experience with EMR systems preferred. Ability to enter accurately information from various sources onto EMR. </li><li>Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient setting. </li><li>Ability to work flexible hours- days, evenings, holidays and weekends. </li><li>BLS and Infection Control Certificate required. </li></ul> <p>BILINQUAL IS STRONLY DESIRED</p>