Clinic - LPN

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support a cardiology clinic within the Avera Heart Hospital network. You will enter orders in the EMR, refill medications via EMR, and provide patient education at the end of visits.

You will assist cardiologists and surgeons in daily clinic duties and help with rooming patients and keeping exam rooms ready. The role requires graduation from an approved nursing program and LPN licensure, with preference given to those familiar with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; LPN licensure required.
• Experience with EMR and clinic workflow preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy cardiology clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiologists and surgeons in the clinic setting.
• Enter orders in the EMR.
• Refill medications via the EMR.
• Provide patient education at visit conclusion.
• Help with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms.

Skills

LPN licensure

EMR orders entry

Patient education

Care coordination

Rooming patients

Education

CCNE/NLN accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

North Central Heart a Division of the Avera Heart Hospital endorses Standards of Care that require all nurses to practice at a competent level of nursing care and demonstrate a competent and professional level of behavior in his/her role as an LPN. He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her individual actions and outcomes of patient care delivered on his/her clinic shift. Primary functions will be to assist the cardiologists and surgeons in the clinic setting by entering orders in the computer/EMR as requested, refilling medications via the EMR, give patient’s their summary and/or education information upon completion of the office visit, assist with rooming patients and cleaning exam rooms, complement nursing requests and various other job duties that may be necessary in the clinic setting.

Work Schedule

Variable shifts: Monday through Friday 10-hour days.

Education/Experience

Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.

Licensure/Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse in the states of SD, IA and NE or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact upon hire. MN licensure required within 6 months of start date. Current BLS certification.