Ambulatory Clinic LPN

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Ambulatory Clinic LPN for the Landon Center on Aging in Kansas City. The LPN will coordinate care, administer medications, and support physicians and staff in an outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Kansas/Missouri multi-state LPN license, BLS certification, and prior medical office experience, with strong nursing assessment and EMR proficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position with standard clinic scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in Kansas and/or Missouri; multi-state licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days of hire.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare for examinations or procedures.
• Record patient health history and note abnormal findings for the physician.
• Take vital signs and perform required screens.
• Administer IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Observe and report patient responses to drugs and treatments to physicians.

Skills

BLS Certification

EMR Knowledge

LPN License

Nursing Assessment

Education

LPN Graduation from accredited program

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic LPN page is loaded## Ambulatory Clinic LPNlocations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-50919# Position TitleAmbulatory Clinic LPNLandon Center on Aging## 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. Recording health history of patient and noting 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 aiding the physician or advance practice provider during treatment, examination and testing of patents.* Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and forwarding charts as appropriate.* Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.* Collects, documents and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other reports and enters EMR if needed.* Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments. Refers to RN/MD for patient education.* Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit instructions.* 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 order 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 Graduation 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) within 14 days* 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-50919### 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* *.** 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 and signing the agreement to the DRP.We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.locations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago