LPN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

WesleyCare - Pediatrics, part of the HCA Healthcare family, is seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN to support pediatric patients in a busy clinic setting. You will assist physicians, interview patients, administer medications, and manage exams and lab processes to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, an active LPN/LVN license, and preferably 2 years of hospital/clinic experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Must be licensed as an LPN/LVN in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in nurse procedures for patient comfort and well-being.
• Interview patients, take medical history, give injections, and process lab/x-ray requests.
• Administer prescribed medications and simple treatments as directed.
• Prepare patients for examinations and record health history and vital signs.
• Assist with supplies, equipment, and procedures under physician supervision.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and assist with referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Collect, document, and deliver lab specimens and results; notify patients of results.
• Ensure infection control and proper waste handling per clinic policy.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Injections

Charting & documentation

Phone triage

Education

Graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) LPN? At WesleyCare - Pediatrics, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role

• Assist physicians in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Interview patients and take medical history, give injections, complete lab and x-ray requests, keep charts current, and screen calls within physician guidelines.
• Administer prescribed medications and simple treatments as directed by physician or mid‑level practitioner.
• Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms.
• Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid‑level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and reporting patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other information.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre‑authorizations when directed to by the provider.
• Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports.
• Notifying patients of test results and follow‑up appointments.
• Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures.
• Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions.
• Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.
• Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.
• Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances.
• Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies.
• Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment.
• Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement

What Qualifications you will need

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred
• Must be licensed as a LPN/LVN in accordance with state regulations

Benefits

WesleyCare - Pediatrics, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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