Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN )
About The Position
UCS Healthcare is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Family Practice Clinic in West Des Moines, IA. As an integrated healthcare non-profit, UCS Healthcare prioritizes people and offers a fulfilling career with an organizational culture of mutual respect. They provide a robust benefits package, including paying for a majority of the health insurance premium, and offer real opportunities for advancement and growth. The role involves providing comprehensive medical care within the scope of practice to clinic patients in a team environment, adhering to professional medical standards and all applicable laws, regulations, and UCS policies. The organization has earned the Best Place for Working Parents® Designation for its family-friendly policies.
Requirements
- Unrestricted license in the state of Iowa as an LPN.
- CPR certificate.
- Venipuncture skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and own judgment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and handle sensitive information confidentially.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Previous experience in treating substance use disorders.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to patients in treatment.
- Perform nursing assessments and H&P's on all new admissions or readmissions when necessary.
- Reviewing patient's prescriptions and OTC medications to ensure they are properly prescribed and to assess whether client is aware of adverse reactions.
- Perform, interpret, record, and report on-site TB tests and other testing as ordered by physician.
- Perform venipuncture and injections as ordered by physician.
- Carry out all physician orders including telephone orders.
- Assist the physician with clinic, rooming patients and ensuring compliance.
- Record and report all observed symptoms and changes in the patient's condition to the interdisciplinary team members and medical director if necessary.
- Communicate patient status through legible and precise documentation.
- Make appropriate health referrals whenever necessary.
- Count client medications and initiate call backs to monitor for diversion or abuse/misuse.
- Answer all phone calls relating to nursing/medical questions and make appropriate referrals.
- Make appropriate request to provider when medication dosage change is indicated and carry out those orders in an accurate and timely manner.
- Obtain urine specimens according to agency policy and federal regulation and make appropriate report of results.
- Review eight point criteria for take home medications.
- Perform daily nursing assessments on patients involved in the detoxification program.
- Assist clients with guest dosing.
- Provide first aid to patients and staff as needed and make appropriate referrals as needed.
- Provide technical assistance to the staff in understanding a patient's medical problems.
- Assist in monitoring patient activities while on center property.
- Maintain licensure as required.
- Keep the Medical Director informed of changes that occur in clinical and medical matters.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage
- Health insurance premium coverage (majority paid by employer)
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
