Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care in a clinic setting under supervision. The role emphasizes adherence to patient rights, confidentiality, and infection control standards as well as efficient use of the EMR system.

You will administer medications, assist with examinations, triage calls, and coordinate services across labs, imaging, and home/acute care. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Kansas (KS) with current LPN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient check-in, examinations and procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Clarify medication orders and refills with pharmacies as directed by providers.
• Triage patient phone calls and assess health status.
• Coordinate patient services including labs, imaging, home care, and admissions.
• Educate patients about medications, tests, and procedures.

Skills

Standard Precautions

OSHA guidelines

EMR proficiency

Patient rights

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) KS

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Position Status: Shift: Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care, under supervision, for clinic patients. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in a clinic setting.
• Preferred Experience providing patient care.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates consistent use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics and follows OSHA guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein.
• Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients' rights including confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent understanding and use of the EMR.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted.

Required Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Assist with checking in, examinations and procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers.
• Triage patient telephone calls, evaluating the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient.
• Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, lab tests, x-rays, and procedures.
• Notify patients of test results and provider disposition.
• Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
• Assess patient rooms and surrounding areas for safety issues.
• Remove hazards and make adjustments as indicated.
• Utilize appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate parties.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms.
• Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials.
• Participate in Patient Safety Rounds.
• Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans and policies, completing required initial training and updates per hospital policy.
• Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Employment

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

About Stormont Vail Health

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O'Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O'Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.