What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse|LPN - Wyandotte Clinic position at Swope Health?
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Swope Health Services in our Wyandotte Clinic, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As a LPN you are responsible for taking a health history, performing health counseling, and administering medications and treatments. You will provide nursing care and assist our physicians and providers. LPNs provide follow up on abnormal lab results, abnormal imaging results, post hospitalization, as well as proactive pre-visit planning, and patient teaching. You are a critical part of the patient centered medical team to provide quality, patient centered care.
If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.
Successful Candidates will have:
- Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas.
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified.
- Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors and clients).
- Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position is currently approved for a Sign on Bonus of $1,000. It is paid in two increments $500 at hire and $500 after 90 days of employment.
About Swope Health Services:
Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.
Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Salary : $500 - $1,000