The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional, compassionate, appropriate and individualized routine care, observes patients’ health, assists practitioners and registered nurses, and communicates instructions to patients regarding medication, treatment, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes.

JOB DUTIES:

• Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
• Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
• Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Monitor patients throughout their treatment
• Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
• Ensure that patients take their medication
• Liaise with patients’ families
• In some settings:
  • Assure patient chart completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
  • Order supplies based on department needs
  • Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
  • Assist with patient set-up and clean up
  • Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
  • Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
  • Greet patients and visitors

• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
• Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
• Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required
• Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• BLS, required
• 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred