Licensed Practical Nurse Billings Downtown Walk In Clinic

Intermountain Health•Billings, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their scope of practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals. This position is based at the Downtown North 27th Walk In Clinic in Billings, Montana, and may potentially float to other walk-in clinics as needed, including Broadwater, Laurel, West End, or Heights. The schedule is variable and rotates with other nursing staff. It consists of three 12-hour shifts and 36 budgeted hours per week. The LPN supports patient intake, assessment, medication administration, specimen collection, documentation, care planning, communication, and patient education. The role follows legal, ethical, and regulatory standards and may participate in quality improvement activities or mentor and train other staff when required.

Requirements

Current LPN license.
Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire, or obtain it within 60 days of hire with prior approval.
Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) if applicable.
IV certification if required by the facility. For Colorado sites, current IV certification or obtain certification in the state of practice within three months of hire. For Montana sites, complete in-house education and competency sign-off within three months of hire.
Demonstrate phlebotomy skills or successfully complete facility-required phlebotomy instruction and competency within three months of hire.
LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must enroll in and complete their RN within four years.
Clean driving record if required by the facility.
Ability to connect to the company online database twice a day if required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

RN with emergency department or urgent care experience preferred.
One year of experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred.
One year of specialty clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admission and check-in, orient patients, and complete necessary forms.
Collect, report, and document assessment data, including vital signs and medical history.
Prepare and administer medications within the scope of practice.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and prepare them for medical or surgical interventions.
Obtain and track specimens for laboratory analysis.
Document patient care and interventions, and update care plans accurately and promptly.
Communicate with the supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners about patient care and changes in condition.
Participate in educating patients about their health status and the maintenance and management of their conditions.
Follow legal and ethical standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate documentation.
Participate in quality improvement projects and initiatives; mentor or train other staff when required.