Family Practice LPN or RN
UCS Healthcare
Healthcare | Full Time | Onsite | West Des Moines
Posted: 11/16/23
Job Description
To provide comprehensive nursing/medical care to clinic patients by cooperating with other medical professionals in a team environment while maintaining professional nursing/medical standards. This position will primarily assist with our family practice care, but responsibilities or coverage can include any of our practice areas.
As part of UCS Healthcare, team members will follow all laws and regulations, including those at the Federal, State, and Local level. They will also adhere to all UCS policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality, HIPAA/ 42CFR part 2, and all CARF requirements. All team members will operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare's core values, work effectively in a team environment, provide or support patient-centered services, and strive to assist UCS Healthcare in delivering the highest level of care.
Deadline to Apply 8/23/24
Address
1300 Woodland Ave
Essential Job Functions
Communication with stakeholders involved in patient care. (40%)
Supports the values and philosophy of UCS Healthcare as well as the mission, vision, and behaviors of service excellence.
Demonstrates commitment to own professional growth and competence.
Completes and maintains specific training competencies.
Triage phone calls appropriately.
Appropriately schedule patients within physicians requested parameters.
Accurately calls in/e-scribes medications in a timely manner.
Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
Meets consistently the clinic work schedule as designated.
Demonstrates consistently a team approach to care.
Demonstrates effective communication strategies.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Accurately calls in/e-scribes medications in a timely manner.
Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications.
Meets consistently the clinic work schedule as designated.
Demonstrates consistently a team approach to care.
Demonstrates effective communication strategies.
Adheres to all policies and procedures.
Communicates effectively, practices effective problem identification and resolution skills.
Coordinates care within other areas of the clinic.
Documentation (30%)
Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the standards, policies, and procedures of UCS Healthcare and the Code of Iowa.
Performs screening, assessment, and data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner.
Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner by utilization of pre-determined standards and evidenced-based practices that define the structure, process and desired patient outcomes.
Competes Prior Authorizations and referrals in a timely manner.
Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.
Implements educational materials and evaluates their effectiveness.
Participates in orientation of new personnel.
Participates in development and attainment of UCS Healthcare goals.
Participates in agency meetings and conferences for the betterment of patient care.
Communicates effectively, practices effective problem identification and resolution skills and uses lines of authority appropriately.
Document program specific data collection (Methasoft)
Document program specific data into CareLogic
Implement and maintain Opioid Treatment Standards within CARF and state. Federal and agency rules and regulations.
Patient Care (30%)
Performs venipuncture while maintaining safety standards.
Promotes nursing practices and patient care that is effective in terms of quality and cost, and results in patient satisfaction.
Rooms patients and accurately assesses vital signs (blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse and temperature) and reason for visit.
Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
Administers medications and evaluates their effectiveness as well as any adverse reactions.
Participates in orientation of new personnel.
Scanning and uploading documents
Inform nursing staff of patient needs.
Coordinate the functions to maintain and distribute accurate medical records.
Plants and reads TB tests.
Education
Associates
Experience
Unrestricted license in the state of Iowa as an LPN or RN. CPR certificate.
About the Company
As a healthcare nonprofit, we put people first. We pay for a vast majority of your health insurance premium as part of our robust benefits package. We provide real opportunities for advancement and growth while doing work that makes a difference in our communities. We are inclusive and firmly believe that bringing your authentic self to work improves teams and helps our clients thrive.
If you find a better employer who can beat what is listed above, apply there. If you don't want to wait for them to catch up with UCS Healthcare, apply with us. Our team members tell us that they are grateful they did. Join us in our mission to create hope for healing and lifelong well-being.
UCS Healthcare has earned the Best Place for Working Parents® Designation three years running (2021-2023) in recognition of our commitment to supporting working parents through our family-friendly policies and practices.
Travel Required
0-25%
Resume Required
No
Contact Person
Lisa Haefner