Ambulatory LPN - Wound Care Center General - PRN

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory LPN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision. Nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, which align with the organization's mission, vision, and values. This is a patient-facing, on-site position with no remote work capability and no supervisory or budget responsibility. The position is non-exempt and PRN.

Requirements

Experience in a clinic setting is preferred.
Experience providing patient care is preferred.
Demonstrated use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and adherence to its statutes and regulations.
Understanding of and respect for patient rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
Excellent understanding and use of the electronic medical record (EMR).
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting.
Experience providing patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient check-in, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and clarify medication orders and refills with pharmacies as directed by providers.
Triage patient telephone calls by evaluating patients’ physical and psychosocial health status.
Coordinate patient services, including lab tests, point-of-care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consultations, home care, and acute care admissions.
Educate patients about medications, lab tests, x-rays, and procedures; notify patients of test results and provider disposition.
Document medical information using appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Assess patient rooms and surrounding areas for safety issues, remove hazards, and make adjustments as indicated.
Communicate patient safety and care issues through appropriate channels.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination rooms, and treatment rooms.
Maintain examination rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
Participate in Patient Safety Rounds.
Follow infection control, emergency, safety, fire, and disaster plans and policies, and complete required initial training and updates.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.