RN/CMA/LPN - Clinic

• 4. Performs and maintains documentation.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status that reflect nursing interventions, patient responses, patient teaching and status of outcomes at end of appointment.

• 5. Communicates effectively.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
• Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.

• 6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
• Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand hygiene and gloves.
• Follows proper procedures for disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.