ACUTE CARE - LPN - IV CERTIFIED - PRN

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13635967 ### Description {#description automation="descriptions-title" bind="text: $.t('Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.Description')"} JOB DUTIES: - Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records - Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families - Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA - Monitor patients throughout their treatment - Perform routine checks of patients vital signs - Ensure that patients take their medication - Liaise with patients families - In some settings: - Assure patient chart completeness, records changes, and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy - Order supplies based on department needs - Complete reports in a timely and accurate manner - Assist with patient set-up and clean-up - Assist with maintaining orderliness of department - Prepares necessary documentation and charting for patients - Greet patients and visitors - Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions - Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public - Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others - Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope - Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care - Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. - Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment - Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems - Ability to maintain quality control standards - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations - Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds constantly EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, required - Current IV Certification or intention to become IV certified, required - Current LPN licensure with the State of Kansas, required - BLS, required - 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting, preferred ::: {bind="if: $parent.shouldShowEqualOpportunityEmployerDescription"} [Equal Opportunity Employer\ This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}notice from the Department of Labor.]{automation="job-equal-opportunity-employer-description" bind="html: EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription"} :::