Clinic LPN Urgent Care

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position for a Clinic LPN in an Urgent Care setting. The role involves direct patient care, including assessing urgent needs, administering treatments, managing electronic medical records, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The LPN will perform basic nursing functions, maintain patient rooms, and may be required to cross-cover in other clinic areas. The position also includes participation in performance improvement projects and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Clinic/physician office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.
Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.
Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e., tympanometry, spirometry, etc.).
Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record.
Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
Performs basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections, etc.), under direction and supervision of provider.
Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.
Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
Participates in Performance Improvement projects.