Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Schedule Full-time: Days, 36 hours/week Four days a week Set day off, after orientation period is complete. Hours: 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM Includes the following: Limited Saturday morning rotation No holidays. Job Description Primary duties for this position include: Provides patients with quality care through patient interviewing, professional communication, and utilization of physical assessment skills. Utilizes previous clinical experience and knowledge to anticipate patient care problems and solutions. Prepares patient for exams and procedures. Promotes teamwork throughout the clinic by cooperating with others and helping out as necessary to ensure efficient clinic operations. Provides cross coverage in all clinic areas as needed. Follows all policies and procedures as outlined in the MCHC handbook and the Rural Health Clinic Policy and Procedure Manual. Provides the patient with safe, accurate lab testing by performing and conducting tests correctly, maintains quality control on lab equipment and tests. Accurately prepares tests that are being sent out. Adheres to safe, accurate practice of medication administration as directed by the physician/provider. Monitors equipment maintenance protocol, identifies problems, and coordinates appropriate repairs with the clinic nursing team lead. Demonstrates medical clinic duties to the maximum benefit of the patient and the physician/provider. Provides ideas and resources with teammates to increase efficiency of the medical clinic. Maintains stocked exam rooms and work areas in a clean and orderly fashion. Plays an active role in keeping supplies stocked by utilizing the two bin system appropriately. Consistently places orders (charges) for tests and injections performed in order to accurately bill for the services. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to all OSHA and Infection Control Policies. Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality. Regular and reliable attendance. Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements. Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior. Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers. Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities. Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget. Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Current and unrestricted licensure as a Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing. BLS and Mandatory Reporting Certified or within 90 days of hire. Overall attention to detail, organizational ability, and ability to prioritize. The ability to work in teams and communicate accurately and clearly. Computer experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook. Proficient in English in order to communicate with patients, families, and other caregivers. Benefits Offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Health Savings Account with employer paid contribution Flex Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts Reliance Matrix Voluntary Plans (Accident, Critical Illness with Cancer, and Hospital Indemnity) Life Insurance IPERS Generous PTO Package (16 hours of PTO will be given at time of hire) Location Monroe County Hospital & Clinics, 6580 165th St Albia, IA 52531 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io | Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io | Web: #J-18808-Ljbffr