LPN - Family Medicine, Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Powers Health • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care services and performs diagnostic procedures under the clinical direction of a Provider. The nurse assists the Provider with patient visits and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting. The role may also include front desk responsibilities, such as answering telephone calls and scheduling patients. If applicable, phlebotomy duties include collecting and processing specimens such as blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Indiana.
• Current active CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of current clinical experience.
• Knowledge of scientific nursing principles and professional nursing standards, and skill in nursing techniques and adapting techniques to individual patient needs.
• Knowledge and skill necessary to provide care for all age groups and their family members.
• Ability in taking patient vital signs, administering injections and immunizations, charting and documentation, infectious waste handling, sterile technique, and routine laboratory procedures, including specimen collection.
• Excellent attitude, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities to interact with patients, Providers, and other hospital associates.
• Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services and perform diagnostic procedures under the clinical direction of a Provider.
• Assist the Provider with patient visits and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting.
• When required, perform front desk duties, including telephone work and patient scheduling.
• If applicable, collect and process specimens, including blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.
• Take patient vital signs and provide injections and immunizations.
• Complete charting and documentation, handle infectious waste, use sterile technique, and perform routine laboratory procedures, including specimen collection.
• Track patient care and support improved patient flow.
• Complete annual skill validation and follow safety and infection control procedures.

What This Job Offers

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