Licensed Practical Nurse Staff LPN or Medical Assistant MA Certified Miami University

LPN or MA Certified:  Full-time work in beautiful Oxford, OH at Miami University Student Health Services – the clinic flows with the academic calendar working some Saturdays during the school year and mandatory low census time during university breaks – great for those with kids or just wanting time off Great full benefits. LPN: this position assists physician and/or registered nurse in providing clinical care and/or supervising care delivered by medical assistants and collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in meeting patient/family needs. This position also implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act and contributes to the evaluation of patient responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.MA Certified: This position assists the physician in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of physician. This position also interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts, and prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. The position will be cross-trained to perform duties to enhance efficiency and continuity of delivery of patient care; work cooperatively within the team concept demonstrating flexibility, motivation and commitment to quality patient care. This position's tasks include patient related duties, medical record maintenance/documentation, and safety/environmental duties.MA requirements: Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational programRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA), through AMT, NCCT, or NHA, or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by AAMA, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Current and active RN or LPN licensure also acceptableEKG Injections Venipuncture Performance of common lab tests according to establish CLIA guidelines and TriHealth policyUp to 1 year experience medical/physician office settingLPN Job Requirements:Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in NursingBasic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Licensed Practical Nurse Current RN licensure is also acceptableAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team1-2 years experience in a related fieldJob Responsibilities:Prepares and safely administers medications to participants in accordance with law, professional standards, scope of practice and organizational policy. Interprets and executes physician orders accurately. Documents medications timely according to nursing standards. Assists in answering medication questions, proactively educates participants and caregivers related to medications.Performs technical skills according to hospital's and department's policies/procedures, appropriate competencies, and accepted standards of practice.Determines supply needs for the nursing department. Orders supply's necessary to maintain the needs of the department.Demonstrates organizations responsibilities: Identifies areas for self improvement, cooperates with clinical instructors to facilitate effective learning experiences for nursing students, maintains current knowledge in area of practice, demonstrates knowledge of organizational and unit changes.Coordinates Monthly Turn over regarding Medication Administration Records. Participates in monthly review of MARS and develops MAR for new participant as indicated.Collects data that contributes to the nursing assessment. Documents ongoing observations and communicates observations and findings to other health care team members. Demonstrates knowledge and application of PACE regulations, specifically those related to the provision of primary care for participants.Other Job-Related Information:Working Conditions:Climbing - RarelyConcentrating - ConsistentlyContinuous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - ConsistentlyHearing: Other Sounds - ConsistentlyInterpersonal Communication - FrequentlyKneeling - OccasionallyLifting 50+ Lbs. - ConsistentlyLifting