Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CRMC Primary Care Clinic

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center•Coffeyville, KS

69d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients' health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.

Requirements

Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell as demonstrated by the Occupational Performance Capacity (OPC) test and/or pre-employment physical administered by CRMC at offer
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required
Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required
BLS, required

Nice To Haves

1-2 years' experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
Monitor patients throughout their treatment
Perform routine checks of patients' vital signs
Ensure that patients take their medication
Liaise with patients' families
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations
Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
Order supplies based on department needs
Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
Assist with patient set-up and clean up
Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
Greet patients and visitors
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Nurse, Nursing Director and/or Practitioner.