Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwest Health Services, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health Services, Inc in Missouri seeks a licensed practical nurse to join our clinical team. The role involves recording patient histories, vital signs, preparing patients for providers, and administering medications in a compliant, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, managing exam rooms, triaging calls, and documenting in the electronic health record while upholding HIPAA and NHS policies. A valid MO LPN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Missouri required.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years acute care nursing or two years office nursing experience preferred.
• Must possess typing skills and computer knowledge.
• Ability to present information clearly to patients and families.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required for business use.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with NHS providers and staff to achieve goals and comply with policies.
• Treat patients and all staff with respect and professionalism.
• Record vital signs, medical history, and prepare patients for providers.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Assist patients with mobility and exam-room transitions.
• Distribute patient education materials and communicate information tactfully.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain instrument sterility.
• Triages patient calls and follows up as required by providers.
• Administer injections as needed.
• Prepare records for referrals and share critical information with other providers.
• Draw lab samples and prepare specimens for shipment.
• Assist physicians with procedures and maintain equipment.
• Answer phones and screen calls, directing as appropriate.
• Document visits, refills, and communications in the EHR.
• Identify and order necessary medical supplies per NHS policy.
• Maintain tracking logs for labs, imaging, and referrals.
• Participate in clinical meetings and trainings.
• Document assessments, treatments, and medications during downtime.
• Comply with HIPAA and all regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

LPN licensure (Missouri)

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Described Duties

1. 1. Work cooperatively with Northwest Health Services (NHS) providers, supervisors, and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of NHS according to governing body requirements and established internal policies and procedures.
2. 2. Treat others respectfully whether it is a patient, fellow employee, member of management, customer, vendor or visitor to our premises.
3. 3. Places patients in exam rooms and records vital signs, past medical history, brief history of the present illness, blood pressure, weight, completes problem list, and prepares patient for provider to see.
4. 4. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
5. 5. Assists patients to ambulate, assists patients onto/off of exam tables, and in and out of wheel chairs.
6. 6. Assists providers in distribution of appropriate patient education materials, and communicates information to the patient in a tactful and professional manner.
7. 7. Prepares exam rooms and required instruments/equipment for procedures and treatments, and restocks rooms after vacating patients as necessary. Ensures all instruments are clean and sterilized.
8. 8. Triages patient calls in a pleasant and timely manner and makes follow up calls as required by provider staff.
9. 9. Administers injections.
10. 10. Prepares patient record information for provider referrals and communicates significant information to other health care providers/entities as required.
11. 11. Draws labs as required.
12. 12. Prepares all lab specimens for shipment, as requested (Pap Smears, biopsy, cultures, etc.).
13. 13. Assists physician with procedures and properly maintain equipment before and after procedures.
14. 14. Answers patient and hospital phone calls as advised by physician. Assesses patient telephone calls, walk-in patients, etc.
15. 15. Reviews charts for completeness for daily appointments. Documents all refills, telephone conversations, and patient office visits in the electronic patient medical record.
16. 16. Determines needs for medical supplies, including oxygen, and non-narcotic injectable, prepares a list as specified in NHS policy for ordering by a designated person.
17. 17. Maintains tracking log for all lab, x-ray, and referrals.
18. 18. Attends and actively participates in clinical staff meetings, in-services, and educational programs.
19. 19. Documents all assessments, treatments, procedures and medications in medical record, electronic or paper during times of system downtime procedures.
20. 20. Complies with all Regulatory agencies, directives, standards and regulations. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
21. 21. Complies with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
22. 22. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

1. 1. Possess cognitive skills necessary to read and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral or written form.
2. 2. Must demonstrate tact patience and good communication skills in dealing with patients, co-workers and the public.
3. 3. Must respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
4. 4. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
5. 5. Must be able to perform job requirements in high demand situations.
6. 6. Must be able to talk, see, hear, write, stand, walk, and kneel.
7. 7. Possess cognitive skills necessary to understanding medical terminology, instructions, medical records, and identifying problems and offering solutions.
8. 8. Must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
9. 9. Follow established procedures for answering and screening incoming appointment-related telephone calls, scheduling interpreters, and directing calls to appropriate staff.
10. 10. Ability to move/lift patients in wheelchairs to exam tables, to push/pull equipment, walking, standing, crouching, stooping, and bending. Must safely move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Qualifications

1. 1. Graduate from accredited school, with L.P.N. licensure in the state of Missouri.
2. 2. BLS certification required.
3. 3. Two years acute care nursing or two years office nursing experience preferred.
4. 4. Possess light typing skills, computer knowledge required. Must demonstrate accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency.
5. 5. Must possess ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, and other individuals encountered in the course of employment.
6. 6. Ability to visually assess patient condition and communicate with the patients and families with tact and professionalism.
7. 7. Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License, and proof of insurance for personal vehicle used for business.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.