Licensed Practical Nurse

Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 22nd Avenue location to support its Psychiatric Providers.

POSITION SUMMARY

This professional position assists the multi-disciplinary team as it relates to clinical services provided to the patient population. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. The LPN is responsible for maintaining their own clinic and mandatory education requirements for meeting the established standards of their profession.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

• Ability to gather clinical data

• Maintains documentation in clinic records to ensure accurate tracking of the patient's medical treatment

• Prepares and Administers Medication and Immunizations

• Schedules/Informs Patients regarding procedures

• Follows procedure for handling various specimens/cultures

• Follows pain Management Protocols

• Performs/ Assists with wound care

• Locates and uses equipment required for providing patient care

• Prepares and assists with procedures

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate excellence in customer service.

• Demonstrate excellence in HIPAA compliance.

Relationships

• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships and partnerships with co-workers, including managers, providers, and support staff.

Stewardship and Professionalism

• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.

• Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids the physician/physician assistant during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment to physicians/physician assistants.
• Maintains a timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician/physician assistant examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
• Arranges for patient testing and information.
• Post tests and examination results.
• Responsible for preparing exam rooms and re-stocking treatment areas.
• Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Check sample drugs for outdated
• Documents accordingly for PCMH and MU standards.
• Participates in quality management
• Maintains clinic integrity and cleanliness

SECONDARY TASKS AND DUTIES

Perform other related duties as required, which include but are not limited to:

• Work on KCHC Quality Collaboratives, as needed.
• Assist in training new staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory.
• Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to licensed practical nursing.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnosis, and treatment room procedures.
• Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possess a current Wisconsin license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• One year of professional nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written) preferred

Physical/Environmental

• Sitting greater than 50% of the time
• Walking and standing less than 50% of the time
• Occasional bending…