Ma/Lpn

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The ambulatory clinic licensed practical nurse (LPN) uses the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The LPN promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. The position practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The role may include other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may vary depending on the department or unit; the listed functions are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
High school graduate or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) multistate license through the State Board of Nursing in Kansas and/or Missouri, depending on work location; must be in good standing in the state where the employee lives.
Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate LPN license from their state of residence by March 31, 2026, at the time of their next LPN license renewal.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and prepare them for examinations or procedures.
Record patients’ health histories and note abnormal conditions for the physician.
Obtain vital signs and perform required screenings.
Safely administer ordered intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications in accordance with nursing standards.
Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
Prepare supplies and equipment and assist physicians or advanced practice providers during treatment, examinations, and testing.
Ensure patient chart entries are accurate and timely, and forward charts as appropriate.
Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
Arrange specialist referrals and obtain pre-authorizations when directed by the provider.
Collect, document, and deliver lab specimens; obtain lab results and other reports and enter them into the EMR as needed.
Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
Refer patients to an RN or physician for patient education.
Review medications, treatment, and after-visit instructions with patients and families.
Respond to and screen telephone calls for referral to an RN or physician.
Coordinate pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR, including patient history, and proactively order labs and other tests under approved clinic protocols.
Complete forms such as FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.