Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Clinic

Mercyhealth; Lake Geneva (WI); Hybride; USD 30 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

On-Demand Pay

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth Lake Geneva is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our pediatric clinic. The role involves hands-on patient care, preparing patients for exams, documenting data, and assisting with procedures throughout a full-time schedule on days.

The LPN administers injections, medications, and performs EKGs and basic lab tests under RN oversight. Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, active state licensure, and CPR/BLS certification (within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Experience in clinic setting preferred.
• Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice; CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days.
• TACT within 90 days (per department guidelines).
• Experience in clinic setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Rooms and prepares patient for examination and procedures.
• Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
• Administers injections and medications as directed.
• Performs EKGs and simple lab tests; venipuncture for blood specimens.
• Assists with clinic projects and preparation for surveys.
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Documents services provided in the medical record.
• Provides patient treatments as ordered.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.
• Performs EKGs and simple lab tests as needed.

Formation

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice

CPR/BLS certification

TACT within 90 days

Description du poste

## Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric ClinicApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center - Lake Geneva, WI: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic - Lake Geneva, WI: Full time: Posted Today: 2024-04100**Overview** This role involves providing hands-on patient care by preparing patients for exams, collecting and documenting information, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and performing basic lab tests and blood draws. It also includes supporting clinic staff and leadership, reinforcing patient education, helping with policies and quality improvement, preparing for surveys, and maintaining needed supplies.**Schedule:** 32-hours per week, full-time **Shift:** Days **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Rooms and prepares patient for examination and procedures.* Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.* Prepares and maintains patient charts.* Assists during treatment with procedures, examinations and testing as needed.* Administers injections and medications as directed.* Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.* Documents services provided in the medical record.* Provides patient treatments as ordered.* Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the RN.* Perform the duties of a clinic LPN and act as a contact for clinic leadership to disperse information to clinic staff.* Assist with clinic projects and assignments and provide necessary information to staff at the direction of clinic leadership or designee as needed. This may include participation in nursing committees, and involvement with nursing initiatives.* Assists with revision and implementation of policies and procedures.* May provide feedback for evaluation of other clinic staff.* Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.* Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned such as JCAHO, Baldrige, policies & procedures, and performance improvement.* Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.* Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN.* Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient.* Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed.* Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens.* Participates in QA & I.* Orders supplies.**Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations**To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.**Education and Experience*** Graduate of an accredited LPN program.* Experience in clinic setting preferred.**Certification and Licensure*** Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice* Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days* TACT within 90 days (per department guidelines)**Special Physical Demands**The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment and assist with medical procedures. Able to lift, restrain and ambulate patients. Position requires the employee to frequently stand, walk, handle, finger, feel, reach, talk, and hear. Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. Vision requirements include frequent close vision, color vision, and occasional distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This is considered heavy work. This position requires the employee to frequently exert 25 to 50 lbs of force and occasionally 50 to 100 lbs of force.**Level of Supervision**Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.**Supervises**This job has no supervisory responsibilities.**PAY RANGE:**$22.28 - $35.66Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.