Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hyperbaric Technician

Alomere Health; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hyperbaric Technician to join their dedicated team in Alexandria, MN. This role involves supporting patient care in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and administering treatments under the guidance of a Provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient advocacy. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in their nursing career.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Health Clinic

Retirement Savings (P.E.R.A)

No Weekends

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program with current MN LPN license.
• Basic Life Support certification required with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Provider in delivering individualized patient care in an outpatient setting.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Customer Service

Education

Practical Nursing Program

MN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

Epic EMR

MS Office

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hyperbaric Technician

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Base pay range

$20.29/hr - $32.49/hr

Department: Alexandria Clinic Nursing: Wound Care Center

Employment Status

Full Time (1.0), 40 Hours per week/80 hours per pay period

Benefit Status

Full Time

Benefits Include

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Empolyee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings (P.E.R.A)- All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled in PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association). All eligible employees contribute 6.5% of their salary to PERA and Alomere Health contributes 7.5%
• Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health
  
  

Hours

• Monday thru Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
• No Weekends
  
  

Position Objective

The LPN supports the Provider in provision of individualized patient care, direct and indirect in an outpatient clinical setting. LPNs participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, based on objectives, standards, and policies of nursing. They have the ability to handle a diverse range of situations and responsibilities, which is their primary duty. LPNs are responsible for rendering nursing care in an assigned area in terms of individualized patient needs, according to conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practice, under the direction/delegation of a Registered Nurse or Provider. The LPN Hyperbaric Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance in the program’s safety on behalf of the patients and organization; therefore, shall exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to the health and safety policy and procedures of the program. The hyperbaric technician will work closely with the physician/provider in the coordination of patient care and make recommendations in procedures for the operations and maintenance of the hyperbaric program. The hyperbaric technician will resume responsibility for patients while patients are undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy and all components of patient care in regard to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Essential Responsibilities

Nursing Service Delivery

• Meet, maintain, and follow Meaningful Use, PQRS, MN community Measures requirements, and other quality initiatives
• Adequate knowledge of Provider practice type
• Ensure efficient and accurate patient care coordination
• Perform all tasks per Provider order within scope of practice or specialty training
• Work in accordance of primary Providers’ clinic schedule
• Possess prior authorization of medications
  
  

Alexandria Clinic Specific

• Prepare and administer injections, immunizations, and medications
• Administer treatments/dressing applications as prescribed by Provider
• Submit appropriate charges for services rendered
• Collect and handle all specimens appropriately
  
  

Patient Care

• Facilitate communication in regards to patient care between patient and Provider and work to be a patient advocate at all times
• Complete thorough documentation of all patient interactions in the electronic medical record
• Improve the patient experience and improve patient flow within Alomere Health
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and those involved in the patients’ care
• Assist in emergent situations, using knowledge and skill of crash cart and defibrillator resources
• Respond to patient and visitor requests, complaints, and recommendations
  
  

Wound Care Center and Hyperbaric Technician Specific

• Ensures departmental compliance with the requirements of JCAHO, NFPA 99, PVHO I, UHMS, NBDHMT, and all other applicable center safety policies
• Evaluates chamber equipment / supplies used in the chamber
• Maintains a safe environment in the Wound Care Center for patients and staff, and ensures the adequate and safe decompression of all personnel with a hyperbaric exposure
• Participates in chamber drills, which are tailored towards improving staff response to emergency operations
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a Practical Nursing program
• Current MN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• One year minimum of clinical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Epic EMR experience
• Certification as a Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) *If not certified, certification will be required upon hire
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Friendly, customer service oriented with a professional demeanor and appearance
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and techniques
• Knowledge of instruments used for procedures
• Understand basic rooming of a patient
• Strong knowledge of preparing patient and room for procedures, and assisting Provider as needed
• Proficient skill at MS Office
  
  

Union Position

No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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