Compassionate LPN: Acute Care & Clinic Support

Northwest Health Services, Inc.; Braymer (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include triage, patient education, lab draws, documentation, and coordinating with other health care professionals. Evening and weekend shifts may be required; a valid Missouri LPN license and BLS are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school with LPN licensure in Missouri.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years acute care nursing or two years office nursing experience preferred.
• Light typing skills and basic computer knowledge required.
• Must present information clearly to patients and families.
• Must maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms and record vital signs, history, and prepare patient for provider.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Assist patients with ambulation and transfer between surfaces and chairs.
• Provide patient education materials and communicate information tactfully.
• Prepare exam rooms and instruments, ensuring sterility and restock as needed.
• Triage calls and manage follow-up calls as directed by providers.
• Administer injections as ordered by providers.
• Prepare patient records for referrals and communicate important information.
• Draw labs and prepare specimens for shipment when requested.
• Assist physicians with procedures and maintain equipment before and after procedures.
• Answer patient and hospital calls, assess caller needs.
• Review charts for completeness for daily appointments.
• Document refills, calls, and visits in medical records.
• Determine supplies needs (oxygen, injectable meds) and prepare order list per NHS policy.
• Maintain tracking logs for labs, x-ray, and referrals.
• Attend clinical staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs.
• Document all assessments, treatments, procedures, and medications in electronic or paper records during downtime.
• Comply with all regulatory directives and HIPAA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

BLS certified

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Missouri LPN licensure

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsibilities include triage, patient education, lab draws, documentation, and coordinating with other health care professionals. Evening and weekend shifts may be required; a valid Missouri LPN license and BLS are mandatory.