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Established in 1907 as Lawton’s first civilian hospital, Southwestern Medical Center has been an integral part of the lives of those living in Southwest Oklahoma. Our 199-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medicine services, including inpatient behavioral health services. Southwestern Medical Center is proud to be the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center in our region and the first rehabilitation facility to receive a three-year accreditation from CARF. Our team members are committed to following stringent patient safety and quality standards, making us a trusted source of high-quality care. Learn more about Southwestern Medical Center at our hospital website.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The LPN/CMA/RMA/MA will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department. The LPN/CMA/RMA/MA will also provide direct patient care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the established Department’s Policy and Procedure Manual and will assist in assigned administrative tasks and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs. The LPN/CMA/RMA/MA will assist the physician with all procedures done in the office. The LPN/CMA/RMA/MA will perform triage patient calls, process referrals, authorizations, schedule surgeries. Timely completion of Dashboard’s in EMR with thorough documentation of follow up. Good communication skills and computer skills are necessary as well as the ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE:
Participates in the Hospital’s Service Excellence Program designed to improve patient care, employee and physician satisfaction.
Participation includes knowledge of HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Systems and Providers, which measures patient’s perceptions of care received and Core Measure Set, which measures performance of patients’, care based on medical research.
TASK LISTING:
The LPN/CMA/RMA/MA will provide all nursing care to all patients. This includes but is not limited to nursing assessment, re-assessment, follow-ups, consultations, side effect management, patient education, retrieval of reports and x-rays, provide wound care such as dressing changes, staple and suture removal, schedule ongoing care for patients such as, MRI’s, CT’s EMG’s Injections, Ultrasounds and any other special testing within 48 hours. Schedule & obtain preauthorization for surgeries and special testing. Record all patient allergies. Write appropriate surgery orders. Prepare charts in EMR for physician visits to include reviewing test results to insure they are in the EMR chart prior to the patients visit. Perform follow up calls to all surgery patients. Will promote teamwork and encourage others in the department and hospital. Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, and disaster plans and polices.
EQUIPMENT LISTING: Sphygmamometer, thermometer, stethoscope, film processor, cast saw, telephones, copier, fax machine, Personal computer, miscellaneous nursing equipment, wheelchairs, and gurneys
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