Licensed Practical Nurse- Urgent Care

Ivinson Memorial Hospital•Laramie, WY

About The Position

Ivinson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Urgent Care setting. The LPN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within the scope of practice; provides education based on patient needs; transcribes and implements protocols and physician orders; and coordinates the healthcare team while delegating appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing school and a current, valid Wyoming LPN license in good standing. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, or must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment. The employee must also complete an IMH-approved de-escalation certification within the first six months and recertify annually. Annual completion of required continuing education units is expected. Ivinson Memorial Hospital describes its culture as grounded in transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust, with a focus on compassionate care and employee work-life balance.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
Hold a current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse license from the State of Wyoming and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Hold current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain it within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment with IMH.
Certify in a de-escalation program approved by IMH within the first six months of hire and recertify every year thereafter.
Complete required annual CEUs.
Have excellent customer service skills, including friendliness, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude in person and on the telephone.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, managers, and the general public.
Demonstrate effective listening skills.
Have excellent organization and time-management skills and the ability to establish priorities effectively.
Possess exceptional problem-solving skills.
Work effectively without immediate supervision.
Be able to learn new computer software programs.
Recognize and protect confidential information.
Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of patient care within the scope of practice.
Provide education to patients according to their needs.
Transcribe, utilize, and implement protocols and physician orders.
Coordinate the healthcare team and delegate appropriate tasks to ancillary personnel.
Complete required annual continuing education units.
Perform other duties as assigned.