Licensed Practical Nurse Gastroenterology Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse – Gastroenterology Clinic

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$20.00/hr - $30.00/hr

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals.

• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Shift Details:
  Full time (40 budgeted hours). Monday - Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
• Unit/
  
  Location:
  
  Gastroenterology - Billings Downtown Clinic
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  LPN with Ambulatory/Specialty Clinic Experience or Ambulatory GI Experience.

• Assists with admission and check-in process, including orienting patients and completing necessary forms.
• Collects, reports, and documents assessment data, including vital signs and medical history.
• Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Assists with patient activities of daily living and prepares patients for medical or surgical interventions.
• Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Documents patient care, interventions, and updates care plans accurately and timely.
• Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition.
• Participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions.
• Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accurate documentation.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required.

• Patient Care
• Patient and Family Education
• Documentation
• Quality Improvement
• Care Planning
• Communication
• Accountability
• Patient Care Coordination
• Nursing

• Current LPN license is required.
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required if applicable.
• May need IV certification as required by facility. Colorado sites:
  Current IV Certification or obtain IV Certification in the State of practice within 3 months of hire.
• Montana sites:
  Completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within 3 months of hire.
• Must demonstrate phlebotomy skills or successfully complete phlebotomy in service and competency within 3 months of hire as required by facility.
• LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long‑term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN within 4 years.
• Clean driving record (as required by facility).
• Ability to link‑up to the company on‑line database twice a day (as required by facility).

• One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred.
• One (1) year specialty clinic experience preferred.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and…