LPN | Rheumatology Clinic

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the physician/provider with the examination and treatment of patients and performs routine tasks per scope of practice. Participates in the planning and evaluation of patient care. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health.

Requirements

Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital) preferred.
Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office preferred.
Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Performs general nursing duties and specialty procedures.
Develops, implements and revises individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for LPNs in the practice setting.
Performs and documents limited physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of assigned patients within scope of practice and utilizes available sources of information and incorporates the patient’s perception of illness/condition.
Assists provider with examinations and procedures as directed and in accordance with established nursing standards.
Prepares and administers specified medications and injections within scope of practice as ordered by the provider.
Accurately and efficiently transcribes and implements provider orders, treatments, and consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of infection control procedure and strictly adheres to policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
Cleans and maintains ample supply of sterilized instruments and supplies for procedures.
Thoroughly cleans exam rooms as applicable to assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.
Collects, packages, and accurately labels all specimens immediately upon receipt and forwards to designated lab(s) according to established protocols.
Collects telephone screening information, provides standardized instruction, schedules appointments, arranges for hospital admissions, and schedules any testing or procedures as directed and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Coordinates indigent program.
Assists patients with completing applications and distributes medications and/or samples under direction of the Provider.
Provides teaching to patients and families including but not limited to diabetic education (diet, monitoring blood sugar via finger sticks, S&S of hypo and hyperglycemia), Reduced calorie diet planning, side effects of, and appropriate medication administration, give and discuss handouts on numerous medical conditions and problems, mail education handouts and low fat low cholesterol diet plans to patients.
Recognizes and uses appropriate channels to communicate situations of concern involving patients, family members, physicians or other staff members.
Tracks supply levels and orders supplies when appropriate.
Monitors all medications for expiration dates, discards and reorders medications as needed, maintains records on temperature of medication refrigerator/freezer, glucometer controls and logbook, narcotic administration lock/count.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.