Occupational Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Company: Healthstat, Inc
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Night Shift with $1,500 SIGN ON BONUSPosition Responsibilities:Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.Assists physician with patient examination as needed.Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.Documents services performed on appropriate forms.Dresses wounds as instructed. Applies compresses, ice and heat packs.Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.Assembles and uses clinic equipment.Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.Sterilizes equipment and supplies.Cleans rooms and changes linens.Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.Responds to patient or client telephone inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's/clientproblems and questions.Follows up with patients who miss appointments.Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any additional tests.Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.Documents all encounters in the electronic medical record system (eCW) accurately and completelyThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited program, Associate's degree (A.S.) and/or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.Licensed as a Practical or Vocational Nurse, Current Certification in Basic Life Support is requiredAt least three years of clinical experience as a LPN/LVN in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge about workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations.Strong computer skills (Internet software, spreadsheet, word processing etc.) preferred.Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.Experience with Microsoft office products to include Word and Excel.Phlebotomy experiencepreferred#CB

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