Licensed Practical Nurse - GI Specialists

Saint Luke's; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's GI Specialists Team in Overland Park, KS is seeking an LPN for our GI clinics. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and capable of nursing triage, patient education, and supporting providers.

This full-time day position requires KS and MO LPN licenses and BLS, with no weekend or holiday shifts; dual licensure within 90 days may be required. Join Saint Luke’s Health System, a faith-based nonprofit employer in Kansas City.

Qualifications

• KS & MO LPN licenses required; dual licensure within 90 days if needed.
• RN MO and KS licenses required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for clinic patients and triage.
• Support providers and perform education, prior authorizations, and infusions.
• Screen walk-in patients and conduct telephone screening.
• Delegate tasks to UAP and cover Medical Assistant duties if needed.
• Maintain professional demeanor and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

LPN

BLS

Clinic experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree

NURSYS licensure

Job description

Saint Luke's South Hospital | 12300 Metcalf Ave | Overland Park | KS

Full time

JobReq0057206

Job Description

Saint Luke's GI Specialists Team is now seeking an LPN for our Overland Park location!

• FT Days
• 8am-430pm, no weekends and no holidays
• RN MO and KS required
• BLS Required
• Clinic experience or some GI experience preferred

We are seeking a LPN to join our team in Gastroenterology clinics. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, task oriented, resourceful, and possess strong communication skills. The LPN will join the other RN's as

Care Team leads. Providing support for assigned providers, patient care, nursing triage calls, patient education, prior authorizations for infusions/special procedures and compounded drugs, in basket messages, prescription refills and other duties as assigned.

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, 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.

KS & MO LPN License required; if the ideal candidate does not possess dual licensure at time of offer, he/she may be given an offer contingent upon completion of dual licensure within 90 days of start

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Licensed Practical Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS), Licensed Practical Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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