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Kenosha Community Health Center - Pillar Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
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What they do
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.
$57,958 / year median in Wisconsin
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse Kenosha Community Health Center
- Pillar Health
- 2.3 Kenosha, WI Job Details Full-time $25
- $27 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Employee relationship building LPN Full Job Description Kenosha Community Health Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its 22nd Avenue location to support its Psychiatric Providers.
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 diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical 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 records to ensure accurate tracking of the patient's 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 and 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 ensure 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 patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatment to physicians/physician assistants. Maintains a timely flow of patients. Greets patients and prepares them for physician/physician assistant examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests. Arranges for patient testing and information. Post tests and examination results. Responsible for preparing exam rooms and re-stocking treatment areas. Participates in CLIA and OSHA compliance and monitoring. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Check sample drugs for outdated Documents accordingly for PCMH and MU standards. Participates in quality management Maintains clinic integrity and cleanlinessSECONDARY 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.POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Possess a current Wisconsin license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse One year of professional nursing experience is 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 liftingWORK SCHEDULE
Open availability to work up to 40 hours during clinic operating hours. Clinics generally operate Monday- Thursday, 7am
- 7pm, Friday, 7am
- 5pm and Saturdays 7am
- 3pm.