Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Dermatology
About The Position
The ambulatory clinic licensed practical nurse (LPN) uses the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The LPN promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. The LPN practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The role is based in the Medical Pavilion. Responsibilities and duties may vary depending on the department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) multistate license from the State Board of Nursing in Kansas and/or Missouri, depending on work location; must be in good standing in the state of residence.
- Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate LPN license from their state of residence at the next LPN license renewal, by March 31, 2026.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical office experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and prepare them for examinations or procedures; record patient health histories and note abnormal conditions for the physician.
- Obtain vital signs and perform required screenings.
- Safely administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered and in accordance with nursing standards.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Prepare supplies and equipment and assist physicians or advanced practice providers during treatments, examinations, and testing.
- Ensure patient chart entries are accurate and timely, and forward charts as appropriate.
- Assist with scheduling tests and treatments, arranging specialist referrals, and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed by the provider.
- Collect, document, and deliver lab specimens; obtain lab results and other reports and enter them in the EMR when needed.
- Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments, and refer patients to an RN or physician for education.
- Review medications, treatment, and after-visit instructions with patients and families.
- Respond to and screen telephone calls, referring them to an RN or physician as appropriate.
- Coordinate pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR, including patient history, and proactively ordering labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.
- Complete necessary forms, such as FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
