Licensed Practical Nurse|LPN
About The Position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Swope Health Services, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As an LPN you are responsible for taking a health history, performing health counseling, and administering medications and treatments. You will provide nursing care and assist our physicians and providers. LPNs provide follow-up on abnormal lab results, abnormal imaging results, and post-hospitalization, as well as proactive pre-visit planning, and patient teaching. You are a critical part of our patient-centered medical team that provides quality care. No evenings or overnight shifts - Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p Full Time Benefits that are available the month following your start date Salary range $24.00 - $28.00 (depending on experience) Multiple Openings Pediatrics - Leavenworth, KS Pediatrics - Swope Central KCMO Family Medicine - Wyandotte, KS Family Medicine - North Kansas City, MO Family Medicine - Swope Central KCMO Women's Health - Swope Central KCMO Behavioral Health - Swope Central KCMO If you are passionate about working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible daily, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas.
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified.
- Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors and clients).
- Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
Responsibilities
- Contacts patients regarding abnormal labs and imaging results to advise patient of results and further care.
- Transcribes physician/provider orders, collect specimens and cultures for laboratory analysis.
- Reviews telephone encounters and addresses within the LPN scope of practice.
- Completes forms and documents and obtains physician signature as appropriate. This includes but not limited to diabetic supply form, DME, and Home Health Orders.
- Arranges referrals for specialty care, urgent or emergent care at the direction of the provider. Instructs patients in home self-care when an immediate clinic evaluation is not necessary. Instruct patients to come to the clinic as necessary. Consult with the clinic manager or provider when there is a question about the severity of the problem or the need for immediate attention.
- Administers oral and parenteral (IM, subcutaneous, intradermal) medications as ordered and prescribed by the provider using the 6 Rights of Medication Administration. May dispense non-prescription sample medications kept in the clinic only. May not dispense prescription sample medications
- Performs waive testing and venipuncture as ordered by the provider
- Documents all nursing care and treatments performed, in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the electronic medical record to include patient history and proactively orders labs and other testing based on standing orders.
- Performs hospital follow up by reviewing discharge summary and performing med reconciliation.
- Follow up on any referrals.
- Delegates to MA within scope of practice to enhance patient care.
- Manages and directs patient flow within the clinical area.
- May relieve the nurse supervisor and medical assistants as necessary.
- Orders basic clinic supplies and stock medications.
- Knowledgeable on using PC and Microsoft Word. Ability to document within an electronic medical record and/or familiarity with Windows - based programs.
- Assists in staff training and new employee orientation.
- Maintains an environment conducive to the care and welfare of patients/clients.
- Participates in continuing educational offerings that are scheduled at the facility.
- Comply with computer security guidelines and confidentiality of both patients and staff.
- In an emergency, L.P.N. may summon EMS for transport, initiate CPR and take actions necessary to preserve life.
- Checks the oxygen and respiratory area weekly. Documents amount of oxygen on log sheet. Stocks room with appropriate supplies and equipment.
- All other duties as assigned by the clinic manager.
Benefits
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
