LPN Float - Clinic, Sign-on Bonus Eligible + Incentive Pay

Powers Health•Merrillville, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the clinical direction of a Provider, the LPN Float performs patient care services and diagnostic procedures and assists Providers with patient visits and procedures in medical offices or clinic settings. The role may also include front desk duties, such as telephone work and patient scheduling, and, where applicable, phlebotomy duties, including collecting and processing blood, urine, Pap smear, and culture specimens. The LPN Float assists multiple departments within Powers Health Medical Group according to department staffing needs and direction from the Physician Practice Network Manager and/or Office Supervisor. The position requires travel to multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana and availability to float to all office locations as requested. Specialty assignments vary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Indiana license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current active CPR certification.
At least 2 years of current clinical experience.
Knowledge of scientific principles of nursing and professional nursing standards, and skill in nursing techniques with the ability to adapt techniques to individual patient needs.
Ability to provide care for patients of all age groups and their family members.
Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
Excellent attitude, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities to interact with patients, Providers, and other hospital associates.
Demonstrated ability in taking patient vitals, administering injections and immunizations, charting and documentation, infectious waste handling, sterile technique, and routine laboratory procedures including specimen collection.
Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana and float to all office locations as requested.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care services and diagnostic procedures under the clinical direction of a Provider.
Assist Providers with patient visits and procedures in medical offices or clinic settings.
Perform front desk duties as needed, including telephone work and patient scheduling.
When applicable, collect and process specimens, including blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.
Assist multiple departments within Powers Health Medical Group according to staffing needs and direction from the Physician Practice Network Manager and/or Office Supervisor.
Travel to multiple locations throughout Northwest Indiana and float to office locations as requested.
Take patient vital signs and administer injections and immunizations.
Complete charting and documentation, handle infectious waste, use sterile technique, and perform routine laboratory procedures, including specimen collection.
Complete annual skill validation and follow safety and infection control procedures.
Track patient care and contribute to improving patient flow.