Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in. Job Summary: Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Millard Address: 5908 S. 142nd Street - Omaha , Ne Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours between 8am - 5pm Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists physicians by reviewing records, preparing patients/exam rooms, and handling prescription renewals/inquiries.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Previous Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/medical experience preferred.
Phlebotomy experience required (Floor only).
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multistate license or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.
Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly.
Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members.
Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future.
Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible.
Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients.
Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions.

Responsibilities

Supports the physician and other providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient, communicating delays to patient, provider and team members, and facilitating the provider's schedule.
Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms and by anticipating physician and other medical provider’s needs.
Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, and skill level.
Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders.
Assists physician with exams, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure.
Records info in patient's medical chart, e.g., patient's history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, exams, meds administered.
Applies principles of infection control.
Checks patients into exam room. Obtains vital signs, medical history, chief complaint, and clinical assessment of patient condition.
Assists practitioner with minor surgical procedures and physical examinations.
Administers immunizations and vaccinations.
Thoroughly documents all necessary and pertinent patient information.
Assists practitioners with patient phone calls as per their instruction.
Observes and documents patient’s response to medications and/or treatments administered.
Provides courteous, efficient exchange of information over the telephone that meets the needs of the caller and creates caller satisfaction.