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Kearney County Health Service

Minden Medical Clinic - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Kearney County Health Service, Minden, NE, United States


Job Type

Full-time

Description

Days and Hours:

- Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

- Saturday Rotation: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Minden Medical Clinic

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Primary Care

Positions Supervised: None

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
  • Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, interprets practitioner's instructions to the patients, assists with emergency and minor surgery, and performs related tasks as directed by practitioner.
  • Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent patient data.
  • Keeps Drug Room supplies up to date and counts narcotics daily.
  • Maintains stock of supplies and medications.
  • Conducts specific laboratory test, as licensing allows
  • Other duties as requested by Clinic Director and/or practitioners
Requirements

General Requirements:

Personal Responsibilities
  • Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
  • Is punctual in attendance. Adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled. Provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
  • Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
  • Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change
  • Completes assignments accurately and on time.
  • Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
  • Where applicable, floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requested with a positive attitude.
  • Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
  • Attentive to detail, record-keeping and required paperwork inherent to the position.
  • Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors at all times.
  • Appears well groomed and observes established dress guidelines, visibly wearing the name identification badge.
  • Displays self-respect and pride in KCHS.
PHONE TRIAGE AND REFERRAL
  • Screens calls to practitioners, answering patient questions under the practitioners' guidance.
  • Makes referral appointments with other physicians.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITES
  • Maintains stocking of supplies and equipment.
  • In charge of scheduling both the event and staffing of the annual flu shot clinics.
  • Provides education for and inspections of child safety seat installation.
  • Ordering and tracking of medication supplies.
  • Maintains Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
  • Serves on the KCHS Safety Committee.
  • Notifies the Infection Control Nurse of real or potential exposures.
Educational Responsibilities
  • Completes required careLearning modules
  • Completes other required certifications or classes as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
  • Attends routinely scheduled staff meetings
Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must possess as a minimum, a nursing diploma from an approved program of nursing
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
  • Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Nebraska
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
Benefits:
  • Competitive Wage
  • Benefit package including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Retirement Matching, AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Medical Credits
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance and Continuing Education Allowance