Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Clinical Assessment, Consulting, Disease, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Maintenance, Healthcare Providers, Injections, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Education, Prescription Drugs, Problem Solving Skills, Risk Analysis, Standards of Care, State Laws and Regulations, Testing, Wound Care
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus
Up to $8,000 Educational Assistance
As our Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You'll take the lead on proactive preparation of patient charts; ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility.
Every day, you'll manage care for multiple patients, adapting to physician availability on-site, and actively collaborate with your clinical team to prioritize tasks and ensure seamless patient flow throughout the clinic.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.
- Performs general nursing care to patients by following established clinic workflows.
- May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.
- Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality.
- Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
- Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. This includes but is not limited to preparing and administering injections, performing routine tests, treating wounds, and changing bandages. Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
- Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing , upon hire and
- Licensed Practical Nurse: IA, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Preferred
- 1 year related experience in a clinic, specialty clinic or acute hospital setting
Where You'll Work
For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents - children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services - close to home - within this community.