Licensed Practical Nurse - UI Health Care West Branch Family Medicine Clinic 50%25 (With Benefits)
About The Position
The University of Iowa Community Clinics is seeking a patient-centered Licensed Practical Nurse to work 50% time (20 hours per week) at the West Branch Family Medicine Clinic. The position mainly supports Family Medicine and may float to other patient specialties or clinic locations, including Pediatrics and Specialty/Outreach Clinics, based on clinical need and hours. The clinics provide services including pregnancy and baby wellness care, vaccinations, physicals, acute visits, annual check-ups, mental health care, and on-site laboratory services. The team builds relationships with patients, monitors their care history, and provides personalized, compassionate care, coordinating specialty referrals when needed. The LPN provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, participates in developing nursing care plans and implementing therapeutic programs, and may direct and supervise assigned nursing personnel in less complex situations. In more complex situations, the LPN assists the registered professional nurse. This is a regular salaried position in West Branch, Iowa, with potential work at surrounding clinics. The schedule has variable hours Monday, Thursday, and Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Thursday hours end at noon. No on-call time, weekends, or holidays are required. The position includes the University of Iowa's benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, insurance options, employer retirement contributions, and free on-site parking. Applicants must upload a resume addressing the required and desired qualifications. Candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check. The position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for a temporary work permit.
- Complete the continuing education hours required to maintain a valid LPN certification.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support provider.
- Current valid driver's license and ability to meet University driving and fleet safety standards.
- Availability to support other clinical locations based on clinical need and hours.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous EPIC experience.
- Previous Family Medicine Clinic experience.
- Strong phlebotomy skills.
- Ability to demonstrate teamwork and autonomy in all aspects of the role.
- Previous phlebotomy experience.
- Previous immunization experience.
- Previous experience with laboratory audits.
- Previous experience handling and processing laboratory specimens.
- Ability to receive a passing score on work samples, if required.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
- Participate in the development of nursing care plans and implementation of therapeutic programs for patients.
- In less complex situations, direct and supervise assigned nursing personnel.
- In more complex situations, assist the registered professional nurse.
- Provide support at other clinical locations based on clinical need and hours.
Benefits
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Health insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Life insurance options.
- Disability insurance options.
- Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
- Free on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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