Nurse LPN - OBGYN

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Full-Time Professional Las Vegas, NV, US

Salary Range: $23.07 To $27.57 Hourly

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the clinic administrator the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct patient care in accordance with the Nevada Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, and accreditation standards. Pay range for this position is $23.07-$27.57 per hour, depending on years of experience.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please Note:

UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsor ships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM! (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 + PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• And more!

Assist the registered nurse (RN) and/or practitioner through data collection concerning the physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and clinical policy/procedure. Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and under the direction of the RN and/or practitioner supervision.

Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a practitioner and/or registered nurse) and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy. Ensures documentation in the patient electronic health record (EHR) is accurate, clear, concise.

Properly prepares for care of patients by participating in pre-visit planning (chart prep), preparing exam and treatment areas per clinic policy/protocols.

Performs routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, and visual acuity testing, and administers and reads TB tests. Performs nursing procedures and treatments within scope of responsibilities according to clinic specific protocols.

Actively participates and assists in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.

Assist in management of in basket messages and completes patient imaging referrals/prior authorizations per protocol.

Positively supports and contributes to clinic development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.

Assists in phlebotomy: identifies patient, checks the order for requested tests, and prepares equipment, patient, and draw site.

Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient’s needs as directed by the registered nurse/practitioner.

Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of care given in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.

Provide/distribute pre approved patient education materials to patients and/or family members in relation to common disease processes, medication, and /or prescribed treatment regimes. Provide reinforcement of health teaching provided by RN and/or practitioner.

Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.

Recognizes and appropriately responds to breakage/malfunction or loss of equipment, safety hazards, and supply deficiencies, promptly reporting and placing necessary work orders.

Provides a safe environment and demonstrates teamwork in the safe delivery of patient care.

Functions effectively in a Matrix Management environment.

Completes any duties and special assignments as…