Licensed Practical Nurse, Prim. Care

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The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKGs, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and performing additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the LPN.

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• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens using proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point‑of‑care testing for all testing done in clinic.
• Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgments based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
• Coordinates and manages care of patients seen by provider, including following up and tracking testing, referrals.
• Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
• Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
• Schedules, coordinates, and communicates referrals to specialists and services ordered by the provider.

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services.

Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient‑first decision making.

Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

• Experience:
  • Minimum
    
    Required Experience:
    
    Ability to multi‑task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
  • Preferred Experience:
    
    1–2‑year experience working in a clinic setting.
• Education:
  • Minimum Required
    
    Education:
    
    Completion of accredited Vocational/Technical Nursing Program.
• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses:
    Unencumbered active Kansas nursing license.
  • Preferred Licenses: N/A.
• Certifications:
  • Minimum
    
    Required:
    
    BLS.
  • Preferred
    
    Certifications:
    
    N/A.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care