Archbold Medical Center - Quitman, GA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The position involves evaluating data collection and executing the plan of care while establishing goals for patient care. The individual will be responsible for maintaining patient flow by recognizing different levels of acuity and prioritizing care accordingly. Responsibilities also include reviewing diagnostic test results and following up as per physician orders, reassessing patients as their conditions change, and notifying the RN or physician of any changes. Additionally, the role requires developing and implementing discharge plans, documenting all care in the patient's medical record clearly and concisely, assisting with the upkeep of examination rooms, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures, as well as state, federal, and JCAHO standards.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate data collection and carry out plan of care and established goals
- Maintain patient flow by recognizing different levels of acuity and prioritizing care
- Review diagnostic test results and follow up per physician orders
- Reassess patients as their condition changes and notify the RN or physician of changes
- Develop and carry out discharge plans
- Document all care in the patient's medical record in a clear, concise, complete, and legible manner
- Assist with upkeep of examination rooms as needed
- Ensure compliance with Hospital Policies and Procedures, as well as State, Federal and JCAHO standards
Requirements
- Current GA LPN License
- Previous nursing/patient care experience preferred
