Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Primary Care 160 Heritage Way

loganhealth; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health Kalispell is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our primary care clinic. You will collaborate with physicians to deliver patient-centered care, perform assessments, participate in treatment plans, and educate patients.

The role requires an MT LPN license, at least two years in a medical setting, and basic computer skills. RQI/BLS certification within 7 days is required. Strong teamwork and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Montana LPN license is required.
• Two years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven days of hire or before independent patient care.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office is preferred.
• Excellent communication, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nursing duties and assist with examinations as directed.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures following nursing standards.
• Prepare and administer medications and injections within scope of practice.
• Transcribe and implement provider orders and treatments; problem-solve issues affecting patient care.
• Maintain infection control procedures and keep exam rooms clean and stocked.
• Collect specimens and coordinate scheduling and patient education.

Skills

LPN license

2+ years experience

BLS

IT/computer literacy

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Montana LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a compassionate and skilled LPN seeking to make a real difference in patients' lives?

Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Join our thriving primary care clinic and become a vital part of our patient care team! In this role, you'll collaborate with physicians to deliver exceptional care, utilizing your clinical expertise in areas like assessments, treatment plans, and patient education.

Qualifications:

• Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital) preferred.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
• Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office preferred.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• As applicable to assigned area(s); Performs general nursing duties and specialty procedures. Develops, implements and revises individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for LPNs in the practice setting.
• Performs and documents limited physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of assigned patients within scope of practice and utilizes available sources of information and incorporates the patient's perception of illness/condition.
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures as directed and in accordance with established nursing standards.
• Prepares and administers specified medications and injections within scope of practice as ordered by the provider.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribes and implements provider orders, treatments, and consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of infection control procedure and strictly adheres to policies and procedures as applicable to assigned area(s).
• Cleans and maintains ample supply of sterilized instruments and supplies for procedures. Thoroughly cleans exam rooms as applicable to assigned area(s) procedure and protocol.
• Collects, packages, and accurately labels all specimens immediately upon receipt and forwards to designated lab(s) according to established protocols.
• Collects telephone screening information, provides standardized instruction, schedules appointments, arranges for hospital admissions, and schedules any testing or procedures as directed and as applicable to assigned area(s).
• As applicable to assigned area(s); Coordinates indigent program. Assists patients with completing applications and distributes medications and/or samples under direction of the Provider.
• Provides teaching to patients and families including but not limited to diabetic education (diet, monitoring blood sugar via finger sticks, S&S of hypo and hyperglycemia), Reduced calorie diet planning, side effects of, and appropriate medication administration, give and discuss handouts on numerous medical conditions and problems, mail education handouts and low fat low cholesterol diet plans to patients.
• Recognizes and uses appropriate channels to communicate situations of concern involving patients, family members, physicians or other staff members.
• Tracks supply levels and orders supplies when appropriate.
• Monitors all medications for expiration dates, discards and reorders medications as needed, maintains records on temperature of medication refrigerator/freezer, glucometer controls and logbook, narcotic administration lock/count.
• Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abili

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abili