Clinic Nurse, Children's Clinic
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Position TitleClinic Nurse, Children's ClinicGreat Bend HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Ambulatory Clinic LPN - GB 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. He/she 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* Associate Degree Nursing in LPN Program - Licensed Practical Nurse* High School Graduate* Basic typing and word processing ability.Preferred Education and Experience* Previous medical office experience.Required Licensure and Certification* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Knowledge Requirements* Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.Time Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-37060We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.