Ambulatory Clinic LPN

Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Health System's Ambulatory Clinic in Olathe seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic. You will work with resident physicians, APPs, and the care team to coordinate patient-centered care and promote preventive health initiatives.

The role emphasizes nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration, family education, and facilitating efficient clinic operations while adhering to Kansas Nurse Practice Act and organizational

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days.
• Multistate Licensed Practical Nurse license (state board) depending on work location.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and prepare them for examination or procedure.
• Take vital signs and perform required screens.
• Administer IM, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Document patient condition and response to treatments.
• Assist with scheduling tests and referrals as directed.
• Coordinate pre-visit planning and labs per clinic protocols.
• Ensure accurate chart entries and timely chart forwarding.
• Provide patient and family education and contact patient education resources.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

LPN program graduation

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic LPN

Olathe Professional Plaza

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Ambulatory Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate patient-centered care within the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic, supporting both the clinical and educational missions of the program. The LPN collaborates with resident physicians, attending physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to promote, maintain, and restore patients' health across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include performing nursing assessments within scope of practice, coordinating care plans, administering treatments and medications as ordered, providing patient and family education, assisting with chronic disease management, and supporting preventive health initiatives. The LPN serves as a clinical resource within the residency practice, helping facilitate efficient clinic operations, continuity of care, and a positive learning environment for resident physicians. The LPN practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures while delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and high-quality patient care.

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-53151

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 .

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