Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Fadona; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their dynamic Primary Care team. The role involves providing essential nursing care, collaborating with healthcare staff, and ensuring patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Parental leave

Childcare subsidy

Retirement options

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN with relevant experience.
• Ability to perform nursing care activities and manage patient communications.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care activities including vital signs, blood draws, and EKGs.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Document patient conditions and manage communications regarding test results.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Summary

This LPN position is located within the Cedar Rapids VA Clinic, serving as a member of a Primary Care - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The PACT model is patient-centered, accessible, timely, coordinated, comprehensive, and compassionate. The LPN plays a crucial role by providing evaluation and care consistent with licensure, collaborating with staff to develop care plans, managing workflow, and covering lab duties as assigned.

Duties

1. Participate in VA careers and learn about the total rewards of an Allied Health Professional. The Cedar Rapids VA Clinic is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring staff to be flexible, adaptable, and composed under pressure.
2. Work under the supervision of the RN or Provider, performing both basic and specialized nursing activities. Receive training in specialized skills such as EKG, Holter monitoring, specimen collection, etc.
3. Opportunities for leadership development through the VHA LEAD program for high-potential LPNs.
4. Perform nursing care activities including vital signs, blood draws, dressing changes, and EKGs.
5. Contribute to patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure continuity of care.
6. Observe and document patient conditions, responses, and reactions, and recognize emergencies requiring immediate action.
7. Administer medications, perform treatments, and participate in health promotion and patient education.
8. Manage patient communications, including test results, appointment notifications, and follow-ups.
9. Assist with specimen collection, processing, and transportation, maintaining proper protocols.
10. Support inventory management of supplies and equipment.
11. Provide coverage for other LPN duties as needed.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Physical requirements: Some fitness, strength, and agility are required; details addressed during pre-employment physical.
• Benefits include competitive salary, paid time off, parental leave, childcare subsidy, retirement options, insurance, and more.
• This position is not virtual or eligible for relocation assistance.