Winona Health Clinic
Winona, MN 55987, USA
Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Urgent Care Department
0.90 FTE, 72 Hours a Pay Period
Days/Evenings, Hours between 7 am - 7 pm
Weekends: Every Third Weekend
Holidays: Every Third Holiday
Position Overview:
The Licensed Practical Nurse – Urgent Care (LPN) is responsible for the care of the clinic patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or the provider. The LPN is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The LPN will perform patient care including rooming of patients, performing observations, and gathering of data for the provider. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking of vital signs, monitoring of patients, treatments, administration of medications, scheduling and coordination of care for patients referred for specialty care, and general assistance to the provider as needed. Other responsibilities may include phlebotomy, performing lab tests, and EKG's. In this position, one must be able to assist in other departments if necessary.
- Provides the highest level of patient care in compliance with LPN licensure including, but not limited to:
- Taking vital signs and monitoring patients for providers
- Administration of medications and immunizations as ordered by the provider
- Insertion and discontinuation of IVs
- Assisting in procedures/treatments performed in the Urgent Care setting
- Performing an ECG
- Ensures proper patient follow up and documentation to include:
- Compute prior authorization for medications
- Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner)
- Coordination and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care and/or diagnostic studies
- Contacting patients with lab results and medication orders as directed by the provider
- Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available
- Phlebotomy
- Assisting with imaging studies and prior authorizations
- Collecting lab specimens for testing including, but not limited to: oral swab, NP swab, & urine
- Insertion and discontinuation of urinary catheters
- Wound care as directed by the provider
- Acts as a mentor for students
- Participates in and supports CSI work and activities
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- LPN License in Minnesota
- Current BLS Certification
- Current in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Must be able to perform IV insertions and discontinuation with training
- Ability to perform phlebotomy and basic EKG testing or able to learn upon hire
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Patient Information Database (Oracle/Cerner)
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