Swope Health
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, including taking health histories, administering medications and treatments, and assisting physicians and providers. Key functions involve contacting patients about abnormal results, managing patient flow, coordinating pre-visit planning, and documenting all care in the electronic medical record.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing and be licensed to practice in Missouri and/or Kansas, holding a Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) certification. Successful applicants must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain an approved exemption.
If you are passionate about working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible daily, this role is for you.
1. Contacts patients regarding abnormal labs and imaging results to advise patient of results and further care.
2. Transcribes physician/provider orders, collect specimens and cultures for laboratory analysis.
3. Reviews telephone encounters and addresses within the LPN scope of practice.
4. Completes forms and documents and obtains physician signature as appropriate. This includes but not limited to diabetic supply form, DME, and Home Health Orders.
6. Administers oral and parenteral (IM, subcutaneous, intradermal) medications as ordered and prescribed by the provider using the 6 Rights of Medication Administration. May dispense non-prescription sample medications kept in the clinic only. May not dispense prescription sample medications
7. Performs waive testing and venipuncture as ordered by the provider
8. Documents all nursing care and treatments performed, in the electronic medical record.
9. Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the electronic medical record to include patient history and proactively orders labs and other testing based on standing orders.
10. Performs hospital follow up by reviewing discharge summary and performing med reconciliation.
11. Follow up on any referrals.
12. Delegates to MA within scope of practice to enhance patient care.
13. Manages and directs patient flow within the clinical area.
14. May relieve the nurse supervisor and medical assistants as necessary.
15. Orders basic clinic supplies and stock medications.
16. Knowledgeable on using PC and Microsoft Word. Ability to document within an electronic medical record and/or familiarity with Windows - based programs.
17. Assists in staff training and new employee orientation.
18. Maintains an environment conducive to the care and welfare of patients/clients.
19. Participates in continuing educational offerings that are scheduled at the facility.
20. Comply with computer security guidelines and confidentiality of both patients and staff.
21. In an emergency, L.P.N. may summon EMS for transport, initiate CPR and take actions necessary to preserve life.
22. Checks the oxygen and respiratory area weekly. Documents amount of oxygen on log sheet. Stocks room with appropriate supplies and equipment.
23. All other duties as assigned by the clinic manager.
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.
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