Licensed Practical Nurse|LPN - Women's Health

Swope Health • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Swope Health Services, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As an LPN you are responsible for taking a health history, performing health counseling, and administering medications and treatments. You will provide nursing care and assist our physicians and providers. LPNs provide follow-up on abnormal lab results, abnormal imaging results, and post-hospitalization, as well as proactive pre-visit planning, and patient teaching. You are a critical part of our patient-centered medical team that provides quality care. If you are passionate about working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible daily, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors and clients).
• Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Responsibilities

• Contacts patients regarding abnormal labs and imaging results to advise patient of results and further care.
• Transcribes physician/provider orders, collect specimens and cultures for laboratory analysis.
• Reviews telephone encounters and addresses within the LPN scope of practice.
• Completes forms and documents and obtains physician signature as appropriate. This includes but not limited to diabetic supply form, DME, and Home Health Orders.
• Arranges referrals for specialty care, urgent or emergent care at the direction of the provider. Instructs patients in home self-care when an immediate clinic evaluation is not necessary. Instruct patients to come to the clinic as necessary. Consult with the clinic manager or provider when there is a question about the severity of the problem or the need for immediate attention.
• Administers oral and parenteral (IM, subcutaneous, intradermal) medications as ordered and prescribed by the provider using the 6 Rights of Medication Administration. May dispense non-prescription sample medications kept in the clinic only. May not dispense prescription sample medications
• Performs waive testing and venipuncture as ordered by the provider
• Documents all nursing care and treatments performed, in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the electronic medical record to include patient history and proactively orders labs and other testing based on standing orders.
• Performs hospital follow up by reviewing discharge summary and performing med reconciliation.
• Follow up on any referrals.
• Delegates to MA within scope of practice to enhance patient care.
• Manages and directs patient flow within the clinical area.
• May relieve the nurse supervisor and medical assistants as necessary.
• Orders basic clinic supplies and stock medications.
• Knowledgeable on using PC and Microsoft Word. Ability to document within an electronic medical record and/or familiarity with Windows - based programs.
• Assists in staff training and new employee orientation.
• Maintains an environment conducive to the care and welfare of patients/clients.
• Participates in continuing educational offerings that are scheduled at the facility.
• Comply with computer security guidelines and confidentiality of both patients and staff.
• In an emergency, L.P.N. may summon EMS for transport, initiate CPR and take actions necessary to preserve life.
• Checks the oxygen and respiratory area weekly. Documents amount of oxygen on log sheet. Stocks room with appropriate supplies and equipment.
• All other duties as assigned by the clinic manager.

Benefits

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays
• One annual paid personal day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed