ACUTE CARE - LPN - IV CERTIFIED - PRN

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
• 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 work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds constantly

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.