Ambulatory LPN - Plastic Surgery - FT - Day

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care in a clinic setting under supervision. This role adheres to the Jean Watson Theory and shared governance to ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements include clinic experience, a KSBN LPN license, BLS within 90 days, and strong EMR skills. The position is full-time with first shift hours and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Clinic setting experience.
• Preferred experience providing patient care.
• Follows Kansas Nurse Practice Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with check-ins, examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Clarify medication orders and refills with pharmacies as directed by providers.
• Triage patient calls and assess health status.
• Coordinate services (labs, X-rays, home care, admissions).
• Provide patient education on meds, tests, and procedures.
• Document medical information using electronic forms.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of rooms and equipment.
• Participate in Patient Safety Rounds.

Skills

Standard Precautions

OSHA guidelines

Patient confidentiality

EMR proficiency

Read/interpret safety docs

Education

LPN – KSBN license

Multistate licensure

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Tools

EMR system

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.

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.
• 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

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

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

About Stormont Vail Health

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.