LPN - General Nursing; Full Time

Licensed Practical Nurse

Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 22nd Avenue location to support its Psychiatric Providers.

The LPN is responsible for maintaining their own clinic and mandatory education requirements for meeting the established standards of their profession. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES Achieve Results Ability to gather clinical data Maintains documentation in clinic records to ensure accurate tracking of the patient's medical treatment Prepares and Administers Medication and Immunizations Schedules/Informs Patients regarding procedures Follows procedure for handling various specimens/cultures Follows pain Management Protocols Performs/ Assists with wound care Locates and uses equipment required for providing patient care Prepares and assists with procedures Operational Excellence Demonstrate excellence in customer service. Relationships Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships and partnerships with co-workers, including managers, providers, and support staff. Stewardship and Professionalism Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times. Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization. Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids the physician/physician assistant during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
Observes, records, and reports patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment to physicians/physician assistants.
Greets patients and prepares them for physician/physician assistant examination. Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
Arranges for patient testing and information.
Responsible for preparing exam rooms and re-stocking treatment areas.
Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring.
Documents accordingly for PCMH and MU standards.
Participates in quality management
Maintains clinic integrity and cleanliness
Work on KCHC Quality Collaboratives, as needed.
Assist in training new staff.
Thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory.
Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to licensed practical nursing.
Knowledge of examination, diagnosis, and treatment room procedures.
Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Possess a current Wisconsin license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
One year of professional nursing experience is preferred
Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written)preferred
Physical/Environmental
Open availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday Thursday, 7am 7pm, Friday, 7am 5pm and Saturdays 7am 3pm.

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays. Reimbursement for Wisconsin State license is available. *Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history).
25-27 Hourly Wage