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    Licensed Practical Nurse - Ottumwa, IA, United States - Ottumwa Regional Health Center

    Ottumwa Regional Health Center
    Ottumwa Regional Health Center Ottumwa, IA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time Healthcare
    Description
    Who We Are:

    People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

    Where We Are:

    Ottumwa is a center for "cultural and commercial development" known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You'll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

    Why Choose Us:
    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
    • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
    • And much more...
    Position Summary:

    Provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with providers about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Provides nursing care and assists in the coordination of that care, including follow-up and referral as necessary.
    • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
    • Performs laboratory testing in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
    • Performs EKG's, vitals, manual blood pressures, spirometry and assists with procedures when needed.
    • Performs venipunctures and vaccinations as directed by provider.
    • Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; appropriately prioritizing and communicating messages to the provider.
    • Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
    • Appropriately and timely orders testing per provider's request, obtaining authorizations and pre-certifications, as required for reimbursement.
    • Assists patients in obtaining prescription refills.
    • Completes all provider assignments/patient follow-up by the end of each day.
    • Maintains patient exam rooms, laboratory, patient restroom, and workstations according to standard.
    • Maintains current knowledge of medications/vaccinations and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition showing responsibility for their own proficiency in practice and ongoing education.
    • Maintains pending test results and coordinates test tracking system to ensure all results are received and reviewed by provider.
    • Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
    • Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards educating patients and families as needed.
    • Ensures an adequate stock of supplies assisting in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
    • Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
    • Obtains Advance Beneficiary Notice for Medicare patients for possible non-covered procedures.
    • Reviews Athena workflow dashboard and completes necessary tasks.
    • Maintains daily and monthly logs as required (fridge temps, AED, medication expiration dates).
    • Provides coverage at other clinics when/if necessary.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
    • Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information
    • Ability to communicate effectively
    • Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations
    • Ability to train and mentor new staff members
    EDUCATION
    • High school graduate or equivalent
    • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
    EXPERIENCE
    • 2 to 3 years medical experience in a physician's office or equivalent in combination of training or experience preferred
    CERTIFICATE/LICENSE
    • Current LPN or RN License within the state of Iowa
    • Current BCLS certification
    EEOC Statement:

    Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)


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