LPN - CMA - Family Practice

Thedacare • Town of Wescott, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician, provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. The role is accountable for compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy, and contributes to high-quality patient outcomes and the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare.

The position supports patient care in a family practice setting, collaborating with the care team to meet patient needs, improve clinical outcomes and experience, and promote safe, efficient care. Duties include rooming patients, documenting vital signs and health information, supporting provider documentation in the electronic health record, completing protocol-based medication and administrative work, reinforcing patient education, performing tests and procedures within licensure, and supporting care coordination and panel management.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with variable hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., a weekend rotation every two to three months, and a holiday rotation. The position is based at TCS Shawano RHC in Shawano, Wisconsin, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• For the CMA qualification path: valid certification or registration through AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT, or a valid Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license. Some departments may require additional certifications.
• For the LPN qualification path: current Wisconsin LPN licensure.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Comply with department-specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Collect data on patients' physical condition and nursing needs, and assist with implementing their plan of care using delegated tasks and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to meet patient care needs and support high-quality clinical outcomes.
• Provide age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific care within the licensed practical nurse scope of practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience, streamline care processes, lower costs, and promote quality and satisfaction.
• Contribute to a professional environment that supports mentoring, engagement, and clinician development.
• Maintain positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to solve problems and improve patient care.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risk, and respond skillfully to life-threatening emergencies and crises.
• Room patients; obtain and document vital signs and pertinent health information; validate medication reconciliation; and prepare patients for examinations.
• Provide documentation support for complex documentation in the electronic health record during provider visits.
• Assess and address situations and decisions to ensure patient concerns and needs are met.
• Complete medication refills, prior authorizations, forms, and in-basket work according to protocols and within scope of licensure.
• Reinforce patient education to improve care outcomes and safe patient practices.
• Perform and document tests and procedures within scope of licensure, including complex dressing changes, intravenous therapy interventions, and invasive specimen collection.
• Assist with patient discharge after office visits and reinforce the after-visit summary.
• Assist with medication, laboratory, and radiology orders as needed.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Participate in patient panel management.
• Work with care team members to monitor patients for recommended health screenings, preventive services, and chronic disease tracking interventions, and inform patients of results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Lifestyle and wellness resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder and Ripple), and mental health support.
• Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed