Ambulatory Nurse LPN

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Nurse LPN to join a fast-paced clinic. The LPN will coordinate patient care using the nursing process, administer medications, document findings in the EMR, and assist physicians during exams and procedures.

Requirements include an active LPN license, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification with preferred prior medical office experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with active state licensure.
• Experience in ambulatory/clinic setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure.
• Obtains vital signs and conducts basic nursing screens.
• Administers medications as ordered per nursing standards.
• Documents patient information accurately in EMR.
• Assists providers during examinations and procedures.
• Coordinates scheduling of tests and referrals as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

EMR documentation

Education

LPN license

HS diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

## Ambulatory Nurse LPNApply: Liberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek: Full time: Posted Today: R-57602# Position TitleAmbulatory Nurse LPNLiberty Hospital Urgent Care Shoal Creek## Position 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 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-57602