Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Family Practice

Amberwell Health; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health in Hiawatha, KS seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care across pediatric to adult populations, using the nursing process in collaboration with the health care team.

The role requires a Vocational/Technical education, a Kansas LPN license and BLS certification. Day shift, full-time position with no prior experience required; two years of preferred experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Education includes Vocational/Technical training and a Kansas LPN license.
• BLS certification is required.
• No prior experience required; 2 years preferred.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal

Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Mathematical

Analytical

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Computer:EMR

Education

Vocational/ Technical

Kansas LPN license

BLS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing - Clinic

Position Summary

A professional care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of pediatric to later adult patient populations, providing care through the continued utilization of the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Qualifications

• Education
• • Vocational/ Technical
  • Kansas LPN license
  • BLS

Experience

• None required
• 2 yrs preferred

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer:EMR

Age of Patients Served

• Neonate/Infant (birth-1 year)
• Child/Ped (1-11 years)
• Adolescent (12-17 years)
• Adult (18-64 years)
• Geriatric ( 65+ years)

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Working Conditions

• Exposure to communicable diseases
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

• Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
• Stand for 2-4 hours per day
• Sit for 2-3 hours per day
• Walk for 5-6 hours per day
• Perform repetitive tasks/motions
• Distinguish colors
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-<20=)