POSITION TITLE
Ambulatory Clinic LPN
Days - Full Time
Medical Pavilion
POSITION SUMMARY / CAREER INTEREST:
The ambulatory clinic licensed practical nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing
process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The LPN is
responsible for promoting and restoring patient's health by completing the
nursing process, collaborating with physicians and team members, and providing
physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Practices
within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and
organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
* Greets patients and prepares them for examination or procedure. Recording
health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician.
Obtains vital signs and performs required screens.
* Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral
medication as ordered in accordance with nursing standards. Observes,
records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments
to physicians.
* Assists with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the
physician or advance practice provider during treatment, examination and
testing of patents.
* Ensures patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely manner and
forwarding charts as appropriate.
* Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a
specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
* Collects, documents and delivers lab specimens; obtains lab results and other
reports and enters EMR if needed.
* Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments. Refers to
RN/MD for patient education.
* Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit
instructions.
* Responds to and screens telephone calls for referral to RN or physician.
* Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the EMR to include patient
history and proactively order labs and other tests based on approved clinic
protocols.
* Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders) and obtains
physician signatures as appropriate.
* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical
competencies of the assigned unit or department.
* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job
and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills
and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may
be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
* Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an accredited licensed practical
nurse program.
* High School Graduate
Preferred Education and Experience
* Previous medical office experience.
Required Licensure and Certification
* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing in the
state (Kansas and/or Missouri) dependent upon work location. Must be in good
standing in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are
required to obtain a multistate state LPN license from the state in which
they live at the time of their next LPN license renewal by 3/31/2026.
Knowledge Requirements
* Basic computer skills required.
* Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
TIME TYPE:
Full time
JOB REQUISITION ID:
R-54958
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU TO KNOW AS YOU APPLY:
* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
[https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].
* The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your
disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters
know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link
asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].
* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things,
agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf
[https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf]
and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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