What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic LPN (FT) position at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services?
Clinic LPN (FT)
Location
11101 N. Sherman Rd., Edgerton, WI, 53534, United States
Job Category
Clinical Professional
Industry
Health Care
Employee Type
FULLTIME (Non-Exempt)
Required Degree
2 Year Degree
Manage Others
No
Minimum Experience
1 Year
Contact information
Name
Cora Duoss - HR Assistant
Phone
608-884-1650
Email
hr@edgertonhospital.com
Description With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities. Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community’s health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs.
Our Mission
Improving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier Lives
Our Vision
We will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion.
Our Values
I CARE
Integrity. Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Excellence.
Join an organization that truly values your overall health and well-being & provides excellent work/life balance! If you are hardworking, dependable, & team-oriented - we'd love to hear from you!
Our Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reports to the Director of Clinic Operations and supports Edgerton Hospital by performing clinical duties consistent with practice setting including, but not limited to the following:
Performs clinical duties consistent with practice setting including, but not limited to the following: coordinates scheduling of individual patient appointments in order to maintain efficiency; prepares patient and chart for clinic appointment; assists in admission, transfer, discharge process of patient; takes and records vital signs, weight, height; head circumference; assists in the collection of data and assessment of patient; able to triage urgency of patient care needs, in person or telephone, utilizing guidelines established by supervising physician; provides patient with health care instructions.
Prepares patient medical records for daily visits and updates medical record with medications, allergies, problem list, histories and past surgeries as needed.
Prepares treatment areas for patient care.
Interprets and implements provider orders.
Performs delegated medical and nursing acts, maintaining adequate documentation.
Demonstrates current knowledge about medications and follow safe practices of administration.
Performs phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, EKG's, and other nursing procedures with accuracy and utilization of safe techniques.
Performs nursing procedures in accordance with the Nurse Practice Acts.
Performs clerical skills as necessary, including answering phones, scheduling appointments and procedures, maintenance of the electronic health record.
Prepares and/or completes paperwork and prior authorizations related to referrals, insurance, surgery, etc. as necessary.
May assist provider, with procedures in the clinic setting.
Ensures appropriate inventory and equipment to meet provider and patient needs (both in exam rooms and clinic).
Ensures transfer of lab specimens, deposit, and mail to and from the hospital.
Verbalizes and demonstrates expectations related to performance improvement.
Actively and willingly takes on additional projects within the department or hospital.
Continues to update skills by utilizing educational opportunities. Completes required hospital house wide education.
Maintains BLS certification
Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position Requirements
Required Licensure/Certifications:
Current and valid Wisconsin LPN license to practice
Current BLS certification
1-2 years medical experience in a clinic setting
Summary
We are looking for (1) full-time LPN in our Ortho Clinic.
1.0 FTE
Let's talk Benefits -
Starts Day 1 - no waiting period!! (Except 401(k)
Health Insurance
Our health plan is unmatched by offering a $0 deductible & co-pay option.
Dental
Vision
Employer paid Short-Term Disability
Employee paid Long-Term Disability
Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D
Flex Spending
401(k) & Employer Match
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Generous PTO offering