What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery position at Winona Health?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
General Surgery
0.90 FTE, 72 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 7:30 am - 5 pm
Weekends: No Weekends
Holidays: No Holidays
Position Overview:
The Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the care of the clinic patients under the direction of the RN or the provider. The LPN is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The LPN will perform patient care including rooming of patients, performing observations, and gathering of data for the provider. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking of vital signs, monitoring of patients, assistance with treatments, administration of medications, scheduling and coordination of care for patients referred to specialty care, and general assistance to the provider as needed. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health clinic locations if necessary.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Taking vital signs and monitoring patients for physicians.
- Administration of medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician.
- Assisting in surgical procedures performed in the office setting.
- Following all infection control policies and procedures.
- Performs pre-visit planning for preventive and problem focused visits.
- Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
- Contacting patients with lab results and medication orders as directed by the provider.
- Coordination and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care.
- Scheduling of procedures, future appointments, or diagnostic studies.
- Coordinating physician schedule in clinic and/or operating room (OR).
- Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
- Acts as a mentor for students.
- Participating in and supporting CSI work and activities.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct reports
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- LPN License in Minnesota
- Current BLS CertificationÂ
- Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Patient Information Database (Cerner)