Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse at Cozad Community Hospital

Cozad, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Assessments, Patient Care, Documentation, EMR, Triage, Patient Education, Scheduling, EKG, Lab Procedures, Emergency Treatment, HIPAA Compliance, Supervision, Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Title: Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse Department: Rural Health Clinic Supervisor: Director of Clinic Operations Status: Non-Exempt Approved Date: 03/23/2023 Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care. Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care, works collaboratively within the entire clinic team, and involves both clinical and non-clinical personnel. The LPN can be assigned to a specific physician, provider, or nursing team, but is expected to work on all assigned duties as identified by the Director of Clinic Operations. Assesses, plans, and implements the nursing care of patients within the facility setting with the supervision of the physician in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Cozad Community Health System. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs comprehensive nursing assessments efficiently and effectively. Accurately documents information within patient chart. Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in the patient’s condition, establishes priorities, and takes appropriate action. Triage calls per established provider protocols for all patients, working directly with the physicians. Documents details in EMR. Provides a purposeful patient and family centered partnership with the healthcare team that facilitates a seamless patient experience. Maximizes the patient's health outcomes and the patient’s experience by identifying patient and family needs, completing pre-visit planning, supporting the clinic visit and ensuring patient has all necessary literature, follow up appointments and lab appointments following their clinic visit. Schedules patient tests and referrals. Performs procedures ordered by providers including EKG or Lab. Performs emergency treatment as needed. Performs nursing department administrative duties. Collaborates with Medical Staff and other healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities. Works with other departments to provide services and resources. Participates in training to stay current on Rural Health Clinic regulations. Attends staff meetings and other educational meetings as assigned by the Director. Gives the best possible first impression to all patients, visitors, and employees. Provides quality healthcare services to all patients. Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety. Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment. Special projects and other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises Medical Support Assistants. Responsibilities include training employees on all clinical functions based on competency; planning, assigning, and directing work; ensuring patient experience is fully and accurately completed; partnering with the Director of Clinic Operations to appraise performance, address complaints and resolve problems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a medical clinic setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Employment Opportunity Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. Requirements Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited practical nursing certificate program. One year of full-time clinical practice in a rural health setting preferred. Electronic Health Records experience required. Licensure/Certification Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska. Basic Life Support (CPR) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, including comprehensive nursing assessments, accurate documentation in the patient chart, and triage based on provider protocols. This role also involves maximizing patient outcomes through pre-visit planning, scheduling tests/referrals, and collaborating with the healthcare team.