ERIKSON FAMILY MEDICINE - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinic team. The role involves assisting physicians, managing appointments and charts, and delivering quality patient care in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include clinical duties, processing routine tests, data entry, and strong customer service. Cross-training in laboratory, reception, and radiographic tasks is expected to support clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Health Sciences program or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• LPN or RN with ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with patient care.
• Handle appointment scheduling, chart management, and data entry.
• Provide information to patients to help use clinic services.
• Provide good customer service on the phone and with staff.
• Cross-train in lab, reception, and radiography tasks.

Skills

English communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Health Sciences program or higher

LPN degree

RN degree

CMA certificate/license

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Erikson Family Medicine - Idaho Falls, ID, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Licensed Practical Nurse, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Health Care, Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling including care and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. Collect, process routine testing, and returning results back to doctor. Obtain, process doctor’s orders, and data entry. Provide good customer service on the phone, patients, doctors and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Perform CLIA waived moderate testing. The LPN and RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. He/she communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology. The nurse will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment, and avail his or herself of all training, skills and ability commonly developed through attainment of licensure in their field. The nurse may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities, and will expected to cross train in additional areas of clinic responsibilities including laboratory rapid assays, reception and radiographic studies.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certifications: Graduation from an accredited Health Sciences program or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid CMA certificate/license.
• RN degree with BLS certification and to obtain both ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• LPN degree with associated IV therapy certification and drug administration certification within 60 days of hire, along with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as above.
• The LPN may substitute PEARS instead of PALS.

Experience:

CMA course, Phlebotomy course and phlebotomy experience. 6 months required experience, 2-5 yrs clinical experience preferred

Equipment/Technology:

Experience with computers and office equipment, required.

Language/Communication:

The ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.

Mathematical Skills:

Must be able to accurately calculate drug dosing and drip rates for IV therapy.

Mental Capabilities:

Must be organized, able to multi-task, and a critical thinker. Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.

Interpersonal:

Good communication skills, and ability to work well with others. Team player and flexible.

Performance:

Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines. Good customer service skills. Can recognize and understand the complexity and reflex-testing of laboratory complexity. Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff.