Licensed Practical Nurse Job at Advocate Health Care (Fort Valley)

Job Description

Department: 01120 AHNMG Primary Care: Fort Valley - Family Medicine. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift, M-F.

Job Responsibility

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information
Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines
Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries
Administers medications, under physician/provider orders
Provides basic patient education on the performance of tasks, skills, treatment and self-care
Communicates with physicians and other members of the health care team
Performs advanced clinical tasks or skills with demonstrated competency and under clinical supervision
Organizes and prepares exam rooms, lab and work areas
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of clinic equipment
Participates in patient centered initiatives, care management, performance and quality improvement activities
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Practical Nursing
No experience required
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians
Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
lift up to 20 lbs over the head
carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs of force
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills
Operates all equipment essential to perform the job

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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