Licensed Practical Nurse Clinic

Ascension Living; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,131 - 49,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Living in Wichita, KS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a day shift, full-time role in the Clinic. You will contribute to patient assessments, administer medications, perform routine lab tests, and educate patients and families about treatment plans and post-discharge care.

Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days and an LPN license, with a high school diploma equivalency or related experience.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license required.
• High school diploma equivalency or 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and post-discharge care.
• Ensure resident safety by identifying hazards and initiating corrective actions.

Skills

Data collection

Medication administration

Lab tests

Patient education

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Living HOPE

Department: Clinic

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time | Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Salary range: $27.68 - $35.82 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Contribute to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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