Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic Job at Winona Health

Winona Health Winona, MN 55987

Winona Health Services
Primary Care - Internal Medicine
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 80 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
No Weekends
No Holidays

Position Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Winona Health Primary Care Clinics is responsible for the care of the clinic patients under the direction of the RN or the Physician. The LPN is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. They will perform patient care in the Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Outpatient Psych and Counseling Departments, and the Rushford Clinic. The LPN will perform patient care including rooming of patients, performing observations and gathering of data for the provider. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but is not limited to taking of vital signs, monitoring of patients, treatments, administration of medications, scheduling and coordination of care for patients referred for specialty care and general assistance to the provider as needed. Other responsibilities may include phlebotomy, performing lab tests, and performing EKG's. In this position, one must be able to assist in other departments if necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Taking vital signs and monitoring patients for physicians.
  • Administration of medications and immunizations as ordered by the physician.
  • Assisting in surgical procedures performed in the office setting.
  • Following all infection control policies and procedures.
  • Performs pre-visit planning for preventive and problem focused visits.
  • Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
  • Contacting patients with lab results and medication orders as directed by the provider.
  • Coordination and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care.
  • Scheduling of procedures, future appointments, or diagnostic studies.
  • Physician schedule in clinic and/or operating room (OR).
  • Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available using a kanban system.
  • Acts as a mentor for students.
  • Participating in and supporting CSI work and activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Associates Degree in related field of study
2. CPR Certification
3. BLS
4. LPN License – MN
5. Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Education

Required
  • Associates or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred
  • BLS

Skills

Required
  • Computer Skills



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