Ambulatory Clinic Lpn II

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic LPN I to join the Landon Center on Aging. The LPN will coordinate care using the nursing process, collaborate with physicians, and support patients and families in ambulatory settings.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication administration, EMR documentation, and scheduling tests/referrals according to clinic protocols. LPN licensure and BLS are required; prior medical office experience is preferred.

Formación

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure required.
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure.
• Records health history and notes abnormal conditions for physician.
• Accurately administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications as ordered.
• Observes and reports patient condition and reaction to drugs/treatments to physicians.
• Assists with supplies and equipment; aids physician during treatment and testing.

Conocimientos

Basic computer skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Educación

LPN program graduate

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Position TitleAmbulatory Clinic Lpn IILandon Center on AgingPosition 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 FunctionsGreets 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 ExperienceLicensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited licensed practical nurse program.High School Graduate or GED.Preferred Education and ExperiencePrevious medical office experience.Required Licensure and CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 daysLicensed 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 RequirementsBasic computer skills required.Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-53796Important 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.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.