LPN Family Practice

Mercy Health Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a qualified LPN to join our clinical team in Wisconsin. The role involves nursing duties across patient assessment, charting, medication administration, and coordination of referrals within a coordinated health system.

Applicants should have an accredited LPN program graduate status, WI RN ladder option completion or equivalent, and CPR/BLS certification. Prior clinic experience is preferred. This on-site position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• WI: have completed portion of RN program to obtain Practical Nursing certificate.
• IL: have completed Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, collect data, and prepare for examinations.
• Document in medical record and prepare patient charts.
• Assist in examinations, treatment and clinic procedures.
• Administer injections and medications as ordered.
• Coordinate referrals through insurance and physician offices.

Education

LPN diploma or certificate

RN ladder option completion (WI)

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
• Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed.
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Assist with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Provides patient treatments as ordered.
• Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider or RN.
• Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives.
• May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review.
• Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.
• Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned
• Administers specified medications and nursing interventions 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 and maintains supplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR

Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.

Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.

Experience in clinical setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$22.28 - $35.66

Mercyhealth 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 opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women