Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - UI Health Care Sleep Clinic 80-100%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heartland Drive Sleep Clinic is seeking a 80 - 100% Licensed Practical Nurse. An LPN functions within the scope of the practical nursing license to assist physician staff with patient care. This role performs technical assessment, administers medications and treatments, and assists with clinic program in an ambulatory setting. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Requirements

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit.
Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support provider.
Driver's License and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Demonstrated excellent written/verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology
Previous work experience utilizing customer service skills
Minimum of one year of Licensed Practical Nurse experience preferred
Experience with durable medical equipment

Responsibilities

Performs physical assessment, which may include vital signs, weight, height, and current history and makes observations relevant to patient conditions.
Documents or reviews all pertinent data, including allergies, current medications, and health history.
Performs various screening tests in preparation for patient’s physical examination.
Administers medications, gives injections, monitors intravenous fluids and performs treatments which are within the practical nurse scope of practice.
Observes and documents patient reactions to medications and treatments, and initiates emergency treatment as indicated.
Assesses visual acuity, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels.
Assists in examinations of patients, diagnostic procedures, and minor surgeries.
Provides patient education regarding diagnosis, medication, and treatment under direct or indirect supervision of the physician, or as directed by clinic protocol.
Applies dressings, assesses and documents wound condition, removes sutures, assures proper fit of orthopedic equipment, and provides treatments according to standardized protocols.
Responsible for teaching patients follow-up care.
Initiates basic cardiac life support and assists in emergency situations as needed.
Assures timely reporting of lab work to physician staff and appropriate transfer of medical records as directed by physician or as requested by patients.
Maintains appropriate inventory of medical equipment and patient education materials in patient examination areas.
Maintains responsibility for screening and directing communication between clinic staff, consulting staff, continuing care providers, students, university faculty and staff, and the public.
Responsible for evaluating and documenting function of emergency equipment and for maintaining stock medication supplies.
May exercise functional supervision over students or health aids.