MA/ LPN Pulmonary and Infectious Disease PART TIME

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Clinic LPN for our Critical Care & Pulmonary Clinic.

Requirements

• Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
• Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients.
• Accurately perform preliminary physical tests such as measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse, and respirations.
• Obtain and record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including EKG's.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests, and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees