LPN - Primary Care

Licensed Practical Nurse- Primary Care Clinic

POSITION SUMMARY

This full-time position is responsible for nursing care of patients in the primary care clinic as directed by medical providers. Responsible for patient flow and assisting providers as necessary with examination. Provides nursing care for patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and nursing scope of practice.

Wage : 22.88-34.54

JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINIC NURSE SERVICES

• Coordinates the collection of all documentation required prior to the patient's first visit including labs, x-rays, pathology reports, physician notes, etc.

Assists as needed with patient assessments (vitals, reason for visits, etc.) adapting basic procedures to patient medical needs and treatment stage. Obtain lab results

Advises patients regarding filling medication prescriptions.

Triages patient telephone calls for medical providers.

Communicates and coordinates with ancillary departments (lab, x-ray, OP, IP, pharmacy).

Participates in supply ordering and inventory management under guidance and according to established Materials Management processes.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience

Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Three to five years of progressive clinical experience in a primary care setting or similar clinical experience preferred.

Mandatory Basic and Advanced Life Support Training per policy

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Holds or is eligible for licensure as a licensed practical nurse in South Dakota.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office applications, Evident, and other EHR's as applicable.

Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Additional benefits for those qualifying include :

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.