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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Position Title: LPN/CMA/RMA- EMPLOYEE HEALTH CLINIC Full Time DaysLocation: Knoxville, TNReq ID: JR102751Job Type: Full timePosted Date: Posted 5 Days AgoDescription: BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOBThis position assists and performs specified nursing care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. Care is provided exclusively to adult patients, as all patients are employees of ETCH. All functions performed are within the limits of the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and nursing policies and procedures.REPORTS TODirector of Employee Health & WellnessJOB REQUIREMENTSSupervisory Responsibilities: NOMinimum Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Associate's Degree preferred.License/Certification Required: CMA/RMA certified and 1 yr experience preferred. Licensed Practice Nurse in State of Tennessee preferred.Minimum Work Experience: 1 yr experience preferredREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESStrong assessment and critical thinking skillsSkills as outlined in the MA/LPN orientation checklistEffective communication and administrative skillsConfident in phlebotomy skillsDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts a thorough health assessment of patients and records information accurately. Reports unusual data to provider in a timely manner.Assesses and identifies patient symptoms and problems. Reports unusual data to provider in a timely manner.Administers medications using various methods within scope of practice (i.e., orally, IM, etc.)Obtains and handles specimens according to policy. Adheres to infection prevention guidelines and appropriate use of PPE.Assists provider in performing appropriate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.Delivers patient care while ensuring meeting quality management goals.Acquires and maintains clinical competencies as demonstrated through return demonstration or successfully completing computer based learning modules.Documents completed in compliance with all departmental guidelines, promptly, thoroughly and accurately.Interacts with patients in a caring and professional manner.Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with other providers of patient care.Explains procedures and medications in a manner that the patient understands.Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.Assists with maintaining a safe, clean and orderly clinical and patient care area environment.Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably: Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others. Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste as specific to Lean Principles.Orders and stocks supplies and medication in a proactive basis and/or as directed to help team members provide efficient patient care.Conducts monthly Quality Checks (QC) of equipment and testing.Perform qualitative N-95 fit tests on employees.Continuous management and communication of employee health requirements and records.Ability to multitask with strong organization skills.Perform new hire physicals.Willingly assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSNote: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.About Us: At East Tennessee Childrens Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter every interaction, every time.Compassion We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.Ownership We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.Respect We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.Excellence We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. xijylhu We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.PI8cb608a31c92-38