Licensed Practical Nurse - Endocrinology

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our Endocrinology Clinic on the Plaza. This full-time role involves phone triage, patient education, rooming, and assisting with glucose meters and pumps.

You will work with multiple providers and adapt to different preferences, contributing to high-quality patient care. The position requires MO and KS LPN licenses, BLS certification, and experience with diabetes and pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with MO/KS license
• BLS certification required
• Experience with diabetes and pediatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards.
• Screen walk-in and telephone patients with protocols; educate on medications/injections.
• Assists with procedures, wound care, dressing changes, and catheter care.
• Delegate tasks to UAPs within scope of practice.
• May cover Medical Assistant duties as needed.

Skills

Phone triage

Patient education

Team player

Autonomous work

Customer service

Education

LPN license

Tools

Blood glucose meters

Insulin pumps

Job description

Job Description

Join our Endocrinology Clinic on the Plaza!

• Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 430pm
• No Nights, No Weekends
• MO and KS LPN License required
• Previous experience working with Diabetes and Pediatrics

The Opportunity:

Our Endocrinology clinic at the plaza is seeking a LPN to join their team! You will be working with a variety of providers and their patients, working in a blended role. You will be providing phone triage, assisting with rooming patients, downloading blood glucose meters and pumps, and educating patients on injectable medicines and glucose meters.

Because you will not be assigned to one provider, the ideal candidate will be flexible and able to adapt to different provider preferences. We are looking for a strong team player who is wiling to jump in and help when they see a need. Previous experience with blood glucose meters and pumps is preferred but not required.

In clinic setting:

• Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
• Responsible for screening walk-in patients, telephone screening (with protocols), medication/injection education, assist with procedures, cleaning wounds, dressing changes, suctioning, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, biopsies, diabetic nail care, and other duties as assigned by respective clinic .
• Able to work in a team atmosphere, as well as, autonomously.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times. Delegates tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel UAP in accordance with demonstrated competencies and consideration to Scope of Practice.
• May be responsible for covering Medical Assistant job duties as needed

Why Saint Luke's?

• We believe in work/life balance.
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Practical Nurse - Various

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)