Acute Care - LPN - IV Certified - Prn

JOB DUTIES:

• Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records
• Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families
• Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Monitor patients throughout their treatment
• Perform routine checks of patients’ vital signs
• Ensure that patients take their medication
• Liaise with patients’ families
• In some settings:
  • Assure patient chart completeness, records changes, and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
  • Order supplies based on department needs
  • Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner
  • Assist with patient set-up and clean-up
  • Assist with maintaining orderliness of department
  • Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients
  • Greet patients and visitors
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
• Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
• Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds constantly

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required
• Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required
• Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• BLS, required
• 1-2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferred