Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision. Nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, which align with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This is an on-site, patient-facing position with no supervisory or budget responsibilities. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is non-exempt.

Requirements

Experience in a clinic setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse credential through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Consistently use Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics and follow OSHA guidelines.
Know and follow the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act, statutes, and regulations.
Understand and respect patients’ rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
Demonstrate excellent understanding and use of the electronic medical record (EMR).
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient check-in, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Clarify medication orders and refill requests with pharmacies as directed by providers.
Triage patient telephone calls and evaluate patients’ physical and psychosocial health status.
Coordinate patient services, including laboratory tests, point-of-care testing, X-rays, diagnostic procedures, consultations, home care, and acute care admissions.
Educate patients about medications, laboratory tests, X-rays, and procedures.
Notify patients of test results and provider disposition.
Document medical information using appropriate electronic applications and forms.
Assess patient rooms and surrounding areas for safety issues; remove hazards and make adjustments as indicated.
Communicate patient safety and care issues to appropriate parties through appropriate channels.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination rooms, and treatment rooms.
Keep examination rooms stocked with necessary supplies and materials.
Participate in Patient Safety Rounds.
Follow infection control, emergency, safety, fire, and disaster plans and policies, and complete required initial training and updates.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.