Ambulatory Clinic LPN - Internal Medicine

Olathe Health; Pavilion; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Olathe Health in Pavilion, BC, is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care through an interdisciplinary approach. Responsibilities include greeting patients, administering medications, and ensuring accurate medical records. Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Knowledge of basic computer skills and strong analytical abilities are required. The position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams to promote patient health.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• High School graduate or GED.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination.
• Accurately administers medication as ordered.
• Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately.
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments.
• Collects and documents lab specimens.
• Notifies patients of test results.
• Coordinates pre-visit planning.
• Completes necessary forms and obtains physician signatures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited program

High School graduate or GED

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

The ambulatory clinic licensed practical nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The LPN is responsible for promoting and restoring patient’s health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure. Records health history of patient and notes abnormal conditions for physician. Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medication as ordered in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patients’ condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aids the physician or advanced practice provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwards charts as appropriate.
• Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranges referrals to a specialist and obtains pre-authorizations when directed by the provider.
• Collects, documents and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.
• Notifies patients of test results and follow‑up appointments. Refers to RN/MD for patient education.
• Reviews medications, treatment and after‑visit instructions with patient/family.
• Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.
• Coordinates pre‑visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient history and proactively orders labs and other tests based on approved clinic protocols.
• Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains physician signatures as appropriate.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• High School graduate or GED.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Previous medical office experience.

Required Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Multi‑State – State Board of Nursing in the state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location. Must be in good standing in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state LPN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-44222

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.