Licensed Practical Nurse, Orthopedics, Float FTE

Job Details

Job Location:

Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Other

Travel Percentage:
Travel Between Amberwell Locations

Job Shift: 8 Hour Day

Job Category:
Nursing - Hospital

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKGs, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and performing additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the LPN.

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic.
• Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgments based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
• Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
• Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
• Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialists and services ordered by the provider.

• Experience
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    Ability to multi‑task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
  • Preferred: 1–2 year experience working in a clinic setting.
• Education
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    Completion of accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program.
• Licenses
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    Unencumbered active Kansas nursing license.
• Certifications
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    BLS.

Amberwell Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.