Ambulatory LPN (Float) - 823 Primary Care - FT - Day

stormontvail

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Stormont Vail Health seeks a dedicated LPN to join a multidisciplinary clinic team in Topeka, KS. You will deliver professional nursing care under supervision, administer medications, triage calls, and coordinate tests and services while upholding patient rights and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include documenting data in the EMR, ensuring safety and infection control, and complying with hospital policies. This role requires BLS within 90 days of hire and KS LPN licensure.

Qualifications

Clinic setting experience preferred.
Experience providing patient care preferred.
Proficient in following Kansas Nurse Practice Act provisions.

Responsibilities

Assist with check-in, examinations and procedures.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments; clarify orders with providers.
Triage patient calls and assess physical and psychosocial health status.
Coordinate patient services: labs, X-rays, home care, and admissions.
Provide patient education on medications, tests, and procedures; relay results.
Document medical information using appropriate electronic forms and applications.
Ensure safety in patient rooms and reporting hazards.
Maintain infection control and adhere to emergency plans.

Skills

Standard Precautions

OSHA guidelines

Patient confidentiality

EMR proficiency

Documentation

Education

LPN License (KS)

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Status:

Full time Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week:

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care, under supervision, for clinic patients. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Experience Qualifications

Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
Experience providing patient care. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates consistent use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics and follows OSHA guidelines (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. (Required proficiency)
Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients' rights including confidentiality of patient information. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates excellent understanding and use of the EMR (Required proficiency)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

Assist with checking in, examinations and procedures.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments. Clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers.
Triage patient telephone calls, evaluating the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient.
Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.
Provide patient education regarding medications, lab tests, x-rays, and procedures. Notify patients of test results and provider disposition.
Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Assess patient rooms and surrounding areas for safety issues. Remove hazards and make adjustments as indicated.
Utilize appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate parties.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms.
Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
Participate in Patient Safety Rounds.
Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans and policies, completing required initial training and updates per hospital policy.

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