LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) at Eastern Iowa Health Center

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

35.88

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Education, Vital Signs Recording, Clinical Testing, Medication Administration, Vaccine Administration, Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, Patient Screening, Electronic Medical Records, Athena EMR, Pediatrics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) - PEDIATRICS Cedar Rapids, IA $21.84-$35.88 Be a part of an organization that is dedicated to health equity for all. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, our mission at Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) is to provide exceptional and accessible health care services throughout our community. We are a collaborative team dedicated to the wellness and the excellence of care regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. EIHC believes in non-judgmental and equal care for all members of our diverse community. Our staff values compassion as a guiding force. EIHC promotes health equity for all and believes health care is a right, not a privilege. You will thrive in a collaborative environment where you take ethical action and ownership to solve problems and lead positive outcomes. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose of an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make a difference? EIHC is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to serving the needs of our community. SCHEDULE Monday through Friday, Limited Saturday Rotation COMPENSATION $21.84 to $35.88 hourly depending on experience ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. * Provides individualized education to patients and families appropriate for age, diagnosis, and level of understanding with the direction of RN or Provider. * Assists provider with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs and entering information in patient’s electronic medical record. * Responsible for maintaining exam rooms organized, clean, and stocked with required supplies and equipment for each visit. * Performs select clinical tests including, but not limited to; blood glucose, rapid HIV testing, influenza, and strep cultures. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Correctly labels specimens. * Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition. * Administers medications and vaccines according to orders from a provider, following the six (6) rights of medication administration; including maintenance of intravenous lines. * Assists providers with procedures by providing pre and post-procedural care, participating in the Time Out, and intra-procedural support. * Follows standard precautions with all patients for proper infection control; correctly follows medical and surgical aseptic technique when indicated. * Screen patient calls and make follow up calls as requested by the provider. Direct calls requiring assessment to an RN or provider. EMR * Athena AMAZING BENEFITS * 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off * 8 Paid Holidays * 2 Floating Holidays * Health Insurance - Plan Options Start at $1.00 Per Pay Period * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care * Health Savings Account * 100% Employer Paid Basic Life and Long-term Disability Insurance * Volunteer Life Insurance * Short-Term Disability Insurance * 401(K) (4% Employer Match and 100% Vested on Day 1) * Employee Clothing Allowance * Employee Assistance Program * Gym Membership Discount to the Midwest Athletic Club * Parental Leave * National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment (Select Positions) * FTCA Malpractice Insurance REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Current LPN license in the State of Iowa & in good standing required. * Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification (BLS) required. * Previous experience in a medical clinic preferred. * EMR experience preferred. Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to compensation and all terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by the Company.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care and leadership in a pediatric setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include assisting with office visits, administering medications, and performing clinical tests while maintaining organized exam rooms.