Licensed Practical Nurse Ortho $2,500 sign on bonus$

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health in Atchison, KS is seeking a licensed practical nurse to support providers and the care team in the clinic. Responsibilities include patient intake, vital signs, injections, vaccinations, EKGs, and point-of-care testing within scope of practice.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, coordinating referrals, patient education, and adherence to insurance guidelines. Minimum education and Kansas license with BLS required; clinic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a clinic setting.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Licensure as a Kansas LPN and active status required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers data through assessments and samples for testing.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and test results in the chart.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization

Communication

Education

Accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program

Job description

Job Details

Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type: Full Time

Shift: 8 Hour Day

Job Description

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKGs, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and performing additional medical services within the scope of practice of the LPN.

Responsibilities

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic. Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgments based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
• Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
• Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
• Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: Ability to multi‑task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
• Preferred experience: 1–2 years working in a clinic setting.
• Minimum education: Completion of an accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program.
• License: Unencumbered active Kansas nursing license.
• Certification: Minimum BLS.