Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN Sports & Spine

Ardent Health Services • Pocatello, ID

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About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, PMG Sports and Spine LPN in Pocatello, ID. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.

Requirements

• Must have completed a technical program in nursing.
• Current LPN licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Commitment to the team problem-solving approach using a patient-focused model.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with existing policies and procedures.
• Assist the medical provider in the delivery of patient care and patient teaching according to clinic policies and protocols.
• Ensure that patient charts are prepared properly before patient visits.
• Efficiently room patients and collect all relevant and necessary information for providers to make informed decisions.
• Contribute to the assessment of patient's health status by collecting, recording, and reporting objective and subjective data.
• Timely, consistently, and accurately document patient care.
• Work effectively with providers and patients to schedule surgeries, imaging, lab, etc.
• Complete pre-authorization for all procedures or testing to ensure effective reimbursement.
• Answer phones and respond to messages in a timely manner.
• Communicate and interact with all customers (patients, visitors, co-workers, administrative staff, and physicians) in a positive and supportive manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked patient care and work area.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Supportive and inclusive culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree