Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Schedule

Full time - 36 hours / week or greater

Shift

Weekly Work Schedule :

Variable.

Job Information

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care, under supervision, for clinic patients.

The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Experience Qualifications

Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred

Experience providing patient care. Preferred

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrates consistent use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics and follows OSHA guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein.

Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information.

Demonstrates excellent understanding and use of the EMR

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN Required

Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

Assist with checking in, examinations and procedures.

Administer prescribed medications and treatments. Clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers.

Triage patient telephone calls, evaluating the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient.

Coordinate patient services to include : lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.

Provide patient education regarding medications, lab tests, x-rays, and procedures. Notify patients of test results and provider disposition.

Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and / or forms.

Assess patient rooms and surrounding areas for safety issues. Remove hazards and make adjustments as indicated.

Utilize appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate parties.

Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms.

Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.

Participate in Patient Safety Rounds.

Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans and policies, completing required initial training and updates per hospital policy.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Must have their primary residence within the state of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri or Oklahoma.

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

As Needed

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Crawling : Rarely less than 1 hour

Crouching : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Driving (Automatic) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Standard) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Feeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand) : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Kneeling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Lifting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls : Rarely less than 1 hour

Pulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Pushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Forward) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Overhead) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Sitting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stooping : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Walking : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn : Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical : Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Dusts : Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical : Rarely less than 1 hour

Explosive : Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures : Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Mechanical : Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Noise / Sounds : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Other Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy : Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Hazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration : Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and / or Humid : Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.