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UnityPoint Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Johnston Family Medicine in Johnston, Iowa
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Johnston Family Medicine
Full-Time Benefits
Dayshift Hours: Monday-Friday, 1/2 day off Thursday
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Paid Over 1 Year
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Obtain patients review of systems and history, measure vital signs, including but not limited to weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and complete all necessary documentation in patient’s chart and consistent with clinical protocols.
Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out basic rooming functions to include vital signs and completion of screening questions at time of visit.
May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Carry out clinical orders given by provider as appropriate deemed by scope of competency including but not limited to administering medications and vaccinations orally or by injection.
Responsible for managing the tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients to support their health.
Responsible for assisting in managing results and follow-up as determined by provider.
Complete tasks within scope of certificate, licensure and competency as delegated by provider to support patient care.
Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record using standardized workflows and processes.
Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members as directed by provider.
Thoroughly understand testing (lab and procedures) values and relationship to patient status with accountability to take next steps, as appropriate to scope and licensure.
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
High school diploma required if work is performed in a moderately complex CLIA lab required.
Current license to practice in the State of Iowa as an LPN.
BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
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Requisition ID: 2023-128870
Street: 5900 NW 86th St
Name: 9200 UnityPoint Clinic Affiliate
Name: Fam Med- Johnston- DM
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 0.9
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: 8 to 5 M, Tues, W, F / 8-12 Thurs
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org