What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Clinic LPN | Iowa Heart | Central Iowa position at IA_MOCEN01 Catholic Health Initiatives - Iowa Corp?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: 💚 Excited to share that MercyOne Iowa Heart is Hiring! 💚 Iowa Heart is a specialty clinic team dedicated to delivering compassionate, leading-edge cardiovascular care across Iowa! 🫀 I’m proud to be part of an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the healing power of human connection. Every heartbeat matters here, and I’m thrilled to contribute to a mission that truly saves lives every day. We have locations in the following areas: Des Moines Ames Carroll West Des Moines and many more ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: LPN’s may have duties in one or more of the following areas: · Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess urgent/emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed. · Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines. · Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data. Assesses learning needs of the patient and significant others. Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family. · Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record). · Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions. · Assists with a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned (i.e., tympanometry, spirometry, etc.). · Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered. · Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in electronic medical record. · Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members. · Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification. · Performs basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, immunizations, medication injections, etc.), under direction and supervision of provider. · Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: · Current LPN license issued by the State of Iowa · Clinic/physician office experience preferred · Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
