This is a full-time 40-hour per week position in the Prevea Health GYN/ONC & OB/GYN departments
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
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Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for pre-visit planning, standard rooming responsibilities, assisting with procedures, discharge instructions and carries out both administrative and clinical tasks as directed by a medical provider. This position is instrumental in helping the patient feel at ease while collaborating with the provider throughout the patient's visit.
What you will do
- Room patients, perform and document vital signs and patient backgrounds.
- Coordinate provider schedules and appointments, enter orders and prepare patient charts.
- Instruct patients and families as directed within scope of licensure or certification.
- Prepare patients and assist medical providers with in-office procedures and prepare and administer medications/immunizations.
- Maintain exams rooms and equipment to be within infection control standards. Ensure appropriate levels of medical supplies for each patient room.
Experience Qualifications
- Current clinical experience as a licensed practical nurse. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and skills needed to provide patient care.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to provide patient care.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level.
- Possess skills to effectively problem solve.
- Proficient in the use of EMR systems, computer, phone, and office equipment.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Practical Nursing license issued by the state of WI Upon Hire Required
- CPR/Basic Life support for Healthcare Providers certification from approved program Required
Physical Demands
- Sit - Occasionally
- Stand - Frequently
- Walk - Frequently
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Bend (Waist) - Frequently
- Squat - Occasionally
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
- Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
- Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
- Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
- Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
- Reach (Below shoulder level) - Frequently
- Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Occasionally
Travel Requirements
- 5%
Hearing Requirements
- Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
- Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
- Color Discrimination - Constantly
- Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
- Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
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