Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) Neuro 8C
Company: CARLE
Location: Peoria
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
The Certified Medical Assistant assists with the examination and
treatment of patients under the directions of a physician or
Registered Nurse (RN).
- Clinical Excellence Focus: Promotes the use of evidence-based
practice through the appropriate care protocols and procedures. *
Under the supervision of an RN, assesses patient's status through
interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems
and outcomes * Assists the RN in the development of an
individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the
patient/family and health care team.* Implements appropriate
interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected
patient outcomes* Systematically evaluates and documents patient's
progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis
throughout the shift as directed by RN.* Modifies plan of care
based on evaluation as directed by RN.* Completes required
documentation as appropriate, including patient charting and event
reports* Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice
as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing
self-development* Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and
troubleshoots when problems arise* Acquires and maintains current
knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice* Shares clinical
knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning
needs of others* Performs select clinical duties, including but not
limited to: * Ensures that activity goals are met daily * Taking
vital signs * Verifying and reconciling medical records/patient
history/patient flowsheets * Completing patient admissions and
starting the intake process. * Completing patient discharges *
Drawing blood * Complete other duties as assigned by the
nurse.
- Work Environment & Culture Focus: Participates in
interdisciplinary care of patient through collaboration with team
members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.* Analyzes
clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain
resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes
or patient needs* Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes
resources in a timely manner* Demonstrates ownership and
persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.*
Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient
management with some turnover in assignment as directed by RN *
Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient
condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions*
Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems
or needs* Collaborates with the health care team in the
organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from
admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet
identified expected outcomes* Provides goal-focused bedside shift
report* Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when
necessary * Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at
promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient
outcomes and unit productivity* Chooses an appropriate and
meaningful communication style when interacting with others; gives
and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers* Participates in
intentional rounds, communicates any next level of care needs.
- Patient Education Focus: Adapts teaching strategies
appropriately to meet the patient's/family's age specific needs.*
Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness
to learn and level of comprehension as directed by RN. * Takes
cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into
consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness,
hospital experience, etc. under the direction of RN. * Ensures
patient safety in the hospital environment by following
policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals*
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide
specialized education* Utilizes health patient education system and
other resources for patients and family members* Completes
discharge education with patients.* Utilizes teach-back method of
education.
- Performance Improvement Focus: Actively participa
Keywords: CARLE, Davenport , Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) Neuro 8C, Healthcare , Peoria, Iowa
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