Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ClinicThe LPN functions and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and provides clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness.Licensed Practical Nurse Shift Availability:Full TimeDaysLicensed Practical Nurse Benefits:Medical/ Dental/ Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contributionEarned Time OffExtended Illness Bank-Hospital contributionLife Insurance- Employer PaidLong-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paidVoluntary Life & AD&DFree 24-hour fitness centerHospital IndemnityMASA- Medical Transportation SolutionsLicensed Practical Nurse Position Responsibilities:Consistent patient centered; caring disposition is a must for this positionKnowledgeable of the scope of practice for all nursing disciplines as described by the Nursing Practice ActDemonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinicDemonstrates understanding of appropriate nurse to provider ratios, skill levels, and cost effectiveness strategiesActively assists with routine clinic tasks. Utilizes established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, immunizations, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, and appropriate exam room inventory, etc.Assists in the orientation and education of new nursing employeesUtilizes the health center Performance Improvement processes in identifying the center needs related to any aspect of patient care and customer serviceDemonstrates flexibility in work roles and schedules to meet the changing needs of the centerMaintains awareness of new information applicable to job, i.e. policies, meeting minutes, procedures, memos, and protocolsUtilizes slow time constructively to enhance center operations and assists other departments when time and workload permitsMaintains professional appearance; follows established dress codePromptly informs supervisor of real or potential clinic problemsMaintains confidentiality of patients and staffAbility to identify own areas of needed improvement and formulates goals to work toward.Utilizes appropriate methods to deal with stressful situationsUnderstands and supports organizational goalsMeets work schedules, fulfills responsibilities and commitments, i.e. attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, productivity and efficiency.Direct and Indirect Patient Care / Clinic Responsibilities:Follows protocol and perform accurate and thorough workups and check-ins of all patientsAccurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to providerAssists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient recordProvides skilled nursing care as demonstrated by safely and accurately performing technical skills (sterile dressings, EKGs, pulmonary treatments, etc.) and the safe, accurate administration of medications, IV fluids, and immunizationsAnticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits, and assists providers with patient careAssumes role of advocate to ensure health needs are met including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional mannerDocuments all provider orders, nursing actions, and interventions on patient record consistent with organizational policiesAssists with triage patients on-site and via telephone for appropriateness and timeliness of care per provider preferenceKnowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines and OSHA standards and participates in staff training eventsPerforms proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to organizational policiesKeeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patient's clinic visit; i.e. extended waiting times, seeing provider other than originally scheduled, etc.Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situationsPerforms other duties as assigned or requestedLicensed Practical Nurse Qualifications:Education: Minimum Required: Completion of a LPN / LVN accredited programExperience: Minimum Required: Minimal/No Experience; Preferred: One to two years of experienceLicensed Practical Nurse Skills:Good communication skillsGood organizational and time management skillsComputer skills related to word and outlook.Licensure/Certification:Current LPN license in the state of KansasBLS verification within 6 months of hiringAge Specific Skills:Age of Patient Population Served:Infant (29 days-less than 1 year)Pediatric (1-12 years)Adolescent (13-17 years)Adult (18-64 years)Geriatric (65 years and older)Hazardous Working Conditions:OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to bloody, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.Environmental Surroundings:Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.Physical Working Conditions:Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and physical therapists.We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.