Licensed Practical Nurse Primary Care $2,500 sign on bonus

Amberwell Health; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberwell Health Atchison is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers and the care team in our clinic. You will assist with patient intake, document medical history, take vitals, and perform injections, vaccinations, EKGs, and CLIA-waived tests within the LPN scope.

You will document assessments and interventions in the medical record, coordinate referrals, monitor patients between visits, and provide patient education to promote wellness.

Qualifications

• Must complete accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program.
• Unencumbered active Kansas nursing license.
• BLS certification required.
• 1–2 years clinic experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in collaboration with providers and the care team.
• Perform injections, vaccinations, EKGs, and CLIA-waived tests.
• Document assessments, interventions, medications, and test results in the medical record.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Promote wellness and provide patient education.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Nursing Program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed Job Shift: Day Job Category: Nursing - Hospital

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 to include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKG’s, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and perform additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the LPN.

• 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 judgements 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.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE :

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Minimum Required Experience: Ability to multi-task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.

Preferred Experience: 1-2-year experience working in a clinic setting

Education:

Minimum Required Education: Completion of accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program

Licenses:

Minimum Required Licenses: Unencumbered active Kansas nursing license

Preferred Licenses: N/A

Certification:

Minimum Required: BLS

Preferred Certifications: N/A