Lead - LPN / LVN - $21-34 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a LPN / LVN Lead for a job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : LPN / LVN
• Discipline : LPN / LVN
• Duration : Ongoing
• Employment Type : Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Lead Staff LPN Ambulatory is responsible for leading a team of Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in providing direct patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider in an ambulatory care setting. Assigned tasks may include : rooming patients, administration of medications in office, assisting with medical procedures and triaging patient requests. This position serves as an experienced role model within the practice by supporting compliance, providing cross-training, ensuring efficient flow of daily operations with all patients and personnel while following practice protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

Provides and monitors training and oversight of clinical personnel regarding their respective job functions and / or assumes the job responsibility for staff members who might need help or coverage with their assigned duties.

Performs triage of incoming escalated patient requests.

Monitors enforcement of HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, Medication Management and Infection Prevention procedures for cleaning and sterilization of equipment or instruments.

Acts as LPN / MA clinical subject matter expert to assist practice management in oversight of coverage and daily patient operations; ensures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable state regulations.

Provides general nursing services to patients under the supervision of a physician or licensed provider, within the scope of practice for the LPN. Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point of care testing and medication administration. Assists with medical office procedures as directed. Appropriately documents patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards. Trains and performs various lab procedures according to set standards.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate or Trade School Equi

Benefits and Legal Statement

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC HealthCare Job ID #99308. Posted job title : Lead Staff LPN (NON-IV Cert)

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.