Graduate Practice Nurse (LPN) Clinic

Mymlc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Graduate Practical Nurse to provide quality patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examination, administering medications, and assisting with procedures. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates of accredited practical nursing programs and must obtain required state licensure and certifications within specified timeframes. This position offers an opportunity to gain essential healthcare experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate Practical Nurse must have completed an accredited practical nursing program.
• Must be able to administer medications and follow nursing standards.
• Must have strong communication skills for patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assist with procedures and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Patient education

Monitoring vital signs

Education

Recent graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Graduate Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Clinic Manager and the direction of the provider and/or Clinic RN. Graduate Practical Nurse administers quality patient care according to established standards. Graduate Practical Nurse may delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. The Graduate Practical Nurse position is time limited. A person may remain in the Graduate Practical Nurse position until one of the following occurs: 1) They become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in their designated working state OR 2) They receive a failing score on the nurse licensure exam and are moved to another position in which they qualify.

Responsibilities

• Greets and prepares patient for provider examination and treatment. Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists provider with procedures and properly maintains equipment before and after procedures.
• Engages in patient/family teaching to achieve the desired patient outcome.
• Monitors the scheduling of patients, answers patient inquiries, and maintains timely flow of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition to provider.
• Arranges for patient referral testing at other facilities or specialty care.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Recent graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, or military equivalent. - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensure - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required within 90 Days
• IV Certification - IV certified upon hire or within 1 year. - Required within 1 Year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Driver's License - Valid In State - If operating a motor vehicle for business purposes. - Required Upon Hire