Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Clinic

Marshall, MN

Part time

R-260031512

Location:

Avera Marshall Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.

• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

• Position will support the Dermatology Clinic.

Work Schedule

• Day shift

• Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Day off for the week may vary based on the needs of the clinic.

• 0.8 FTE (64 hours/2 week pay period)

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

The LPN within the Clinic is accountable for providing high quality professional care to patients and families under the supervision of the provider in their scope of practice.

What you will do

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic.

• Prepares the equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations and testing of patients within scope of license.

• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider. Dispenses medications as directed.

• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals and conducting patient evaluations.

• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

• Prepare patients for exam, having them in proper dress.

• Assist doctor as directed.

• Work up new patient charts.

• Chart visits at end of day and/or all necessary information and drugs prescribed.

• Review all lab, hospital and other reports, and post in chart as necessary.

• Ensure patient information form is updated yearly as needed.

• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.

• Completes patient care interventions which may include assisting with lab draws and test procedures, start peripheral IVs, chest and extremity x-rays and EKG’s.

• Assures appropriate labeling and packaging of lab specimens according to lab procedures and x-rays according to radiology procedures. Assists in cleaning/maintaining lab equipment. Maintains reference log to assure patient test results returned. Follow up on any missing reports.

• Flexible work schedule to accommodate organization, physician and patient needs.

• Documents appropriately to meet Accountable Care Organization (ACO) guidelines.

• Scheduling surgeries/ancillary services/referral as needed per direction of provider.

• Prevents the spread of infection and maintains adequate infection prevention measures.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Breath, Alcohol, and Drug Collection Certification - Licensing Board if providing services in Occupational Medicine within 180 Days and

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Clinic nursing services

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some:

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [email protected] .

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At Avera , the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

At Avera , we are committed to protecting your online privacy. For more information, please visit https://www.avera.org/legal-notices/online-privacy-policy/

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.