GPPN Nephrology LPN

Undisclosed; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska is seeking a Clinic LPN for the Nephrology Providers clinic. You will check patients in, take vital signs, review records, administer injections, and support in office procedures as needed.

You will use the EMR to document care, triage patient calls, manage sample medications, and ensure rooms and supplies meet safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork and compassionate patient education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.

Responsibilities

• Uses EHR to record visit, vital signs, ROS, medication lists and chart entries.
• Assists with office procedures and in-office patient care.
• Administers IV medications as prescribed by physician.
• Triage patient calls and manage medication requests.
• Maintains supply levels and ensures rooms are sterile and safe.
• Documents patient education plans and plan of care.

Skills

Patient care

EMR/EHR

Vital signs

Injections

Communication

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

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Job Title: Clinic LPN GPPN

Cost Center: Nephrology Providers

Job Description:

The Clinic LPN is responsible to check patients in upon their arrival. Using EMR the nurse will obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories, and reviews the medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient. This person makes sure appropriate supplies are available for the patient's visit and any procedures as well as makes sure that the rooms are sterile and safe. Additionally the nurse will triage patient phone calls, medications requests, support physician with in office procedures and administer logs such as refrigeration control and sample medication receiving/distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Credentials

• Current Nebraska License as LPN

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality patient care and adheres to provider preferences for their patients. Explains procedures, treatments and reinforces provider recommendations to patients using the AIDET process.
  Provides prescribed sample medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Administers injections/immunizations as prescribed by providers.
• Uses EHR to record visit, medication(s) and entry of patient information such as vital signs, ROS, medication lists, family and social history accurately as well as provides point of care testing. Records test results, reports and other procedural documentation in patient chart and reports to providers for further instructions or sign off.
• Maintains sample medications by logging their receipt. Sample medications must be documented in the patient's chart. Sends written, verbal or computer generated requests for prescription refills to pharmacies as requested by provider.
• Tracks lab and procedure orders. Communicates clinical data test/procedure results accurately to the healthcare team.
• Initiates a patient education plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy.
• Communicates and instructs plan of care to patient/family/guardians. Documents understanding of instructions given in the patient's chart.
• Completes and documents patient phone calls in the patient's chart.
• Assists with office procedures as requested by physician.
• Administers IV medication as prescribed by physician.

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