LPN- Part time

State of Iowa•Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, IA

22h

About The Position

This part-time Licensed Practical Nurse position assists the Registered Nurse in providing health services to the general patient population in accordance with applicable policies and standards. The nurse conducts health appraisals and clinics, assesses and documents patients’ health needs, collaborates with the interdisciplinary health team, responds to emergencies, supports medical practitioners, and coordinates appointments and clinical services. The role also includes laboratory services, assistance with telemedicine and x-ray services, and cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing medical supplies. The LPN ensures proper administration, accountability, and electronic documentation of medications and treatments, including delivering medications as needed and managing medication totes and carts. The position requires professional nursing practice consistent with Iowa Board of Nursing standards, appropriate communication with patients and healthcare personnel, maintenance of medical equipment, and support for staff and patient health-related training and orientation. Other duties may be assigned by the Registered Nurse, Nursing Services Director, or Nursing Supervisor.

Requirements

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing, or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Compact license holders must obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.
Include the State of Iowa or Compact State license number when submitting the application.
Must be able to speak, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

Complete periodic health appraisals for patients and staff according to DOC policy.
Conduct patient health clinics to identify medical, mental health, and dental concerns, determine nursing interventions, and make referrals as needed.
Perform physical examinations for reported patient injuries and illnesses, which may also include staff.
Document required visits to patients in segregated status and maintain DOC electronic health records according to appropriate standards.
Maintain awareness of patients who may be at risk for self-destructive behavior and assess patients for appropriate mental health nursing interventions.
Collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.
Work with mental health staff on patients’ mental health concerns and issues.
Respond to medical emergencies and assist the RN in providing emergency health care.
Complete discharge summaries for patients scheduled to leave.
Practice nursing in accordance with State board standards for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Assist medical practitioners, dentists, and psychiatrists as needed through accurate communication and hands-on care.
Transcribe and record practitioner orders electronically.
Organize and coordinate services through daily schedules of appointments and clinic visits.
Complete laboratory services, including phlebotomy and EKGs, as ordered.
Assist with telemedicine and x-ray services.
Clean, package, and sterilize medical supplies as part of central supply tasks.
Ensure proper administration, accountability, and documentation of medications.
Deliver medications to units or segregation as needed; check in daily medication totes from the pharmacy; stock medication carts; and administer self-administration medications according to institutional procedure.
Ensure provisional stock supplies are accurate and document administered medications electronically.
Deliver written and verbal information to patients and off-site medical personnel, and administer treatments accurately.
Identify continuing education needs and ways to meet them.
Set appropriate priorities related to safety, needs, time, and resources.
Communicate appropriately with other shifts and departments about new plans and plan changes.
Inspect and maintain medical equipment, including emergency equipment.
Provide health-related training to patients and staff and orient new employees and designated volunteers to the Health Services department.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Registered Nurse, Nursing Services Director, or Nursing Supervisor.