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 role practices within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, applicable specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.
Multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the State Board of Nursing for the state of work (Kansas and/or Missouri, depending on location); the nurse must be in good standing in their state of residence. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate LPN license from their state of residence by their next LPN license renewal and no later than March 31, 2026.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and prepare them for examinations or procedures; record patient health histories, note abnormal conditions for the physician, obtain vital signs, and perform required screens.
Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications safely and accurately as ordered and in accordance with nursing standards; observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to medications 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, arranging specialist referrals, and obtaining pre-authorizations as directed by the provider.
Collect, document, and deliver laboratory specimens; obtain laboratory results and other reports and enter them into the EMR when needed.
Notify patients of test results and follow-up appointments, and refer patients to an RN or physician for 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 laboratory work and other tests according to approved clinic protocols.
Complete necessary forms, such as FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies required by the assigned unit or department.