Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring full time Licensed Practical Nurses.

POSITION SUMMARY

This professional position assists the multi-disciplinary team as it relates to clinical services provided to the patient population. Frequent exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The LPN is responsible for maintaining their own clinic and mandatory education requirements for meeting the established standards of their profession.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

· Ability to gather clinical data

· Maintains documentation in clinic record to ensure accurate tracking of the patient medical treatment

· Prepares and Administers Medication and Immunizations

· Schedules/Informs Patients regarding procedures

· Follows procedure for handling various specimens/cultures

· Follows pain Management protocols

· Performs/ Assists with wound care

· Locates and uses equipment required for providing patient care

· Prepares and assists with procedures

Operational Excellence

· Demonstrate excellence in customer service.

· Demonstrate excellence in HIPAA compliance.

Relationships

· Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including managers, providers and support staff.

Stewardship and Professionalism

· Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.

· Uphold and insure compliance and attention to all corporate policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS AND DUTIES

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids the physician/physician assistant during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatment to physicians/physician assistants.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician/physician assistant examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Arranges for patient testing and information.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
• Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Checks sample drugs for outdates
• Documents accordingly for PCMH and MU standards.
• Participates in quality management
• Maintains clinic integrity and cleanliness

SECONDARY TASKS AND DUTIES

Perform other related duties as required, which include but are not limited to:

• Work on KCHC Quality Collaboratives, as needed.
• Assist in training new staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge of practical nursing theory.
• Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to licensed practical nursing.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnosis, and treatment room procedures.
• Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and writing reports.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSTION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possess a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred
• Ability to communicate in Spanish (oral and written)preferred

Physical/Environmental

• Sitting greater than 50% of the time
• Walking and standing less than 50% of the time
• Occasional bending and lifting

WORK SCHEDULE

Open availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours, Monday – Thursday, 7am – 7pm, Friday, 7am – 5pm and rotating Saturdays 7am – 3pm.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a full-time employee, you will receive an impressive portfolio of benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your qualifying dependents, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program, 403(b) Paid Time Off, including Holidays.

Pay to commensurate with experience.

*Full-time LPNSs hired between April 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024, will be eligible to receive a hiring bonus paid in 4 equal installments every 6 months. Employees must be actively employed to receive a payout and maintain perfect attendance within the first 90 days. Internal candidates are not eligible.

Learn more about us at www.pillarhealthcare.org.

Kenosha Community Health Center and Pillar Health, a Division of Kenosha Community Health Center, are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.