Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Practice

Nebraska Methodist Health System; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Methodist Fremont Health. The role coordinates patient care within the clinic, collaborating with physicians and the health team, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities include patient education, accurate documentation, lab and medication workflows, and providing compassionate support to patients and families as part of the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Phlebotomy experience required (Floor only).
• Current LPN license valid or compact multistate license; temporary permit acceptable while awaiting licensure.
• BLS certification strongly preferred at time of hire; required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Documents lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms.
• Prepare exam rooms, equipment and assist with provider exams.
• Assist with telephone triage and patient education per provider instructions.
• Handle prescription renewals and refills following protocols.
• Record patient information accurately and maintain organized work areas.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medicine knowledge

Time management

Typing

Patient care

Active listening

Problem solving

Computer navigation

Verbal communication

Follow instructions

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Prairie Fields

Address: 350 W 23rd Street - Fremont, NE

Work Shift: Monday through Friday, Hours between 8:00AM - 5:00PM

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to deliver and coordinate patient care. The LPN is responsible for promoting and restoring patient’s health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. The LPN exemplifies the core values of Methodist Fremont Health, practicing within the boundaries of the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Joint (Floor and Phone)

• Medical Home
• Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms.
• Completes tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures.
• Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed.
• At the direction of the provider provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends appropriate community resources as needed.
• Educates/instructs patients according to providers direction 98% of the time.
• Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions.
• Receives and returns patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time.
• Accurately records and reports patient’s condition according to department policy 98% of the time.
• Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms.
• Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time.
• Handles prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care. Discusses questions with provider and relays information to pharmacy.
• Handles prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time.
• Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the "Age Specific Criteria".

Floor

• Prepares exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies.
• Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time.
• Prepares patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining information relevant to patient care.
• Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time.
• Assists providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed.
• Obtains provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time.
• Dispense medications at the direction of a provider to patients. Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse instruct patients and family members regarding education and treatment to ensure patients completely understand how to take the medication correctly.
• Assists and/or performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately completes requisitions, and collects specimens according to standard procedures/protocols and performing and documenting quality control activities.
• Performs above procedure according to clinic policy and procedures 95% of the time.
• Ensures accuracy of order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error at least 98% of the time.

Phone

• Answering Phone Calls
• Answers calls according to protocol at least 98% of the time.
• Returning Phone Messages
• Returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time.
• Providing Test Results
• Provides test results according to protocol at least 98% of the time.
• Pharmacy Refills
• Accurately completes pharmacy request 100% of the time.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

• Previous Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/medical experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required (Floor only).

License/Certifications

• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multistate license or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosed diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.
• Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly.
• Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members.
• Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively.
• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future.
• Ability to problem solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible.
• Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive Motions
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Reaching
• Seeing/Visual
• Speaking/talking
• Standing (Floor Only)
• Walking (Floor Only)
• Sitting (Phone Only)

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1%-33%):
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, C at Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Frequent (67%-100%):
• Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)
• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

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