Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their General Surgery department. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care within a culture called 'The Meaning of Care,' emphasizing compassion and making a difference in the community. The LPN will assist physicians, prepare patients and exam rooms, and handle prescription renewals and inquiries. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multistate license or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.
Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly.
Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members.
Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future.
Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible.
Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients.
Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force (Medium Work).

Nice To Haves

Previous Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/medical experience preferred.
Phlebotomy experience required (Floor only).
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures.
Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed.
Provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends appropriate community resources as needed.
Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions.
Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms.
Handles prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care by discussing questions with provider and relaying information to pharmacy.
Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment.
Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies.
Prepares patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining information relevant to patient care.
Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed.
Dispenses medications at the direction of a provider to patients and instructs patients and family members regarding education and treatment.
Assists and/or performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately completes requisitions, and collects specimens according to standard procedures/protocols.
Ensures accuracy of order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error.
Answers phone calls according to protocol.
Returns phone messages according to protocol.
Provides test results according to protocol.
Accurately completes pharmacy requests.