Ambulatory LPN - Plastic Surgery - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join a clinic team delivering professional nursing care under supervision. The role follows a caring framework and emphasizes patient safety and privacy.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team, utilize EMR systems, and participate in safety rounds. A KS license and BLS are required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Kansas.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Clinic nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Standard Precautions

Body mechanics

OSHA guidelines

EMR proficiency

KS Nurse Practice Act

Patient confidentiality

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN

Basic Life Support - BLS

Job description

Position Status

Full time Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

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. (Required proficiency)


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. (Required proficiency)


• 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.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health


• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.


• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.


• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.


• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.


• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility


• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour


• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour


• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour


• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour


• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour


• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours


• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours


• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours


• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs


• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour


• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs


• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs


• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs


• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs


• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours


• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour


• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour


• Combative Patients: Occasi