Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Pillar Health; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

License reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Full benefits package

Job summary

Kenosha Community Health Center, in collaboration with Pillar Health, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Kenosha clinic. The LPN will support psychiatric providers by delivering nursing care, administering medications, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Open full-time position with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, HIPAA compliance, and collaborative patient care. Travel not required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Wisconsin LPN license.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric/behavioral health patients.
• Able to sit/stand as required and perform lifting.
• Knowledge of CLIA/OSHA compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and administer medications per standards.
• Assist physician/physician assistant during treatment and testing.
• Record patient data and monitor responses to treatment.
• Maintain clinic readiness and stock treatment areas.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and professional conduct.
• Support quality management and patient education.

Skills

Practical nursing theory

Vital signs

Nursing documentation

Emergency response

Spanish language communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Current Wisconsin LPN license

One year nursing experience preferred

Job description

KCHC and Pillar Health are currently growing to meet the needs of our community and we are seeking new team members! If you are interested in a career at KCHC or Pillar Health, please feel free to check the available openings below.

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: 4536 22nd Avenue

Job Id: 242-1026

# of Openings:1

Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 22nd Avenue location to support its Psychiatric Providers.

POSITION SUMMARY

This professional position assists the multi-disciplinary team as it relates to clinical services provided to the patient population. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. The LPN is responsible for maintaining their own clinic and mandatory education requirements for meeting the established standards of their profession.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

• Ability to gather clinical data
• Maintains documentation in clinic records to ensure accurate tracking of the patient's medical treatment
• Prepares and Administers Medication and Immunizations
• Schedules/Informs Patients regarding procedures
• Performs/ Assists with wound care
• Locates and uses equipment required for providing patient care
• Prepares and assists with procedures

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrate excellence in HIPAA compliance.

Relationships

• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships and partnerships with co-workers, including managers, providers, and support staff.

Stewardship and Professionalism

• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids the physician/physician assistant during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment to physicians/physician assistants.
• Maintains a timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician/physician assistant examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
• Arranges for patient testing and information.
• Post tests and examination results.
• Responsible for preparing exam rooms and re-stocking treatment areas.
• Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Check sample drugs for outdated
• Documents accordingly for PCMH and MU standards.
• Participates in quality management
• Maintains clinic integrity and cleanliness

SECONDARY TASKS AND DUTIES

Perform other related duties as required, which include but are not limited to:

• Work on KCHC Quality Collaboratives, as needed.
• Assist in training new staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory.
• Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to licensed practical nursing.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnosis, and treatment room procedures.
• Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possess a current Wisconsin license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• One year of professional nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written)preferred
• Experience working with Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Patients.
• Sitting greater than 50% of the time
• Walking and standing less than 50% of the time
• Occasional bending and lifting

WORK SCHEDULE

Open availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and Saturdays 7am – 3pm.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays. Reimbursement for Wisconsin State license is available.

*Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Annual salary to commensurate with experience.

Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history).