A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
This position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient patient care. You will support clinicians and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.
Responsibilities:
Interview patients and document basic medical history Take vitals and document findings in the patient chart Review annual wellness questionnaire with appropriate patients Administer immunizations Monitor messages and relay clinician responses via phone calls Enter orders for laboratory services
Required Qualifications:
Current CPR certification - must be through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with or without certification (AAMA or AMT), current LPN (WI License required), or graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program and current WI EMT license. Clear and helpful communications skills, teamwork and positive interpersonal relationships skills Preferred Qualifications One year medical assistant or LPN experience in a clinic preferred Excellent verbal and written skills, tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions with patients/families/clinic staff members An ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in all interactions Understanding of patient education needs able to effectively shared information with patients, family members and clinic staff as needed Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Experience with EPIC preferred
Benefits:
At Hudson Hospital & Clinic, we offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package (0.5 FTE or greater) that includes: Health, vision and dental insurance 403b retirement program Competitive paid time off (PTO) Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Education reimbursement Employee assistance programs (EAP), an employee well-being program Free parking Employee recognition and rewards.
About Hudson Hospital & Clinic:
Hudson Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a comprehensive health care system serving more than 1.2 million patients across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hudson Hospital & Clinic has been a trusted caretaker of the Hudson, Wisconsin community for 70 years, working closely with our partner hospitals and clinics in the St. Croix Valley. Our team includes around 415 employees, more than 70+ providers, and 38 volunteers, offering a full range of hospital, primary, and specialty care services. We are an award-winning hospital, located just off I-94 between the Minnesota and Wisconsin border, where you'll find exceptional, personalized care at Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, members, and the community we serve.
