Best Care
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
The LPN supports providers by preparing patients, performing phlebotomy, and handling prescription renewals and phone triage. They are responsible for promoting patient health through the nursing process and providing physical and psychological support to patients and families.
Requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing school and a valid LPN license. BLS certification is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months.
Essential Functions 1. Supports the physician and other providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient, communicating delays to patient, provider and team members, and facilitating the provider's schedule. 2. Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms and by anticipating physician and other medical provider’s needs. 3. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, and skill level. 4. Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders. 5. Assists physician with exams, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure. 6. Records info in patient's medical chart, e.g., patient's history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, exams, meds administered. 7. Applies principles of infection control. 8. Checks patients into exam room. Obtains vital signs, medical history, chief complaint, and clinical assessment of patient condition. 9. Assists practitioner with minor surgical procedures and physical examinations. 10. Administers immunizations and vaccinations. 11. Thoroughly documents all necessary and pertinent patient information. 12. Assists practitioners with patient phone calls as per their instruction. 13. Observes and documents patient’s response to medications and/or treatments administered. 14. Provides courteous, efficient exchange of information over the telephone that meets the needs of the caller and creates caller satisfaction.
Job Requirements Education Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required. License/Certifications Current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Experience 1-3 years of health care experience preferred, but new graduates are considered. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Able to perform the duties as assigned and to assist practitioner in all aspects of patient care as needed. Functions independently and assumes responsibility for clinical decisions. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice. Uses sound nursing judgment in patient care situations, and asks for help if unsure of a procedure or action needed. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of nursing policies and procedures. Proficient in the drawing, collection, and documentation of lab. Utilizes proper nursing assessment skills in the triage of patient phone calls. Physical Requirements Physical Sitting/Standing—Frequently Hand Use—Frequently Various tool manipulation requiring adequate eye/hand and fine motor coordination—Frequently Grasping, forceful gripping, pinching—Occasionally Walking—Frequently Stair Climbing—Rarely About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.
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