LPN Dunklau Gardens
Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Fremont
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?At Nebraska
Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to
the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The
Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us
apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special,
conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going
above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when
a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work
environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our
employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the
communities we live and work in.Job Summary:The Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) utilizes the nursing process to deliver and coordinate
patient care. The LPN is responsible for promoting and restoring
patient's health by completing the nursing process, collaborating
with physicians and team members, and providing physical and
psychological support to patients and their families. Exhibits the
core values of Methodist Fremont Health. He/she practices within
the boundaries of the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, specialty
standards, and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Oversees clinical staff proficiencies, supply ordering, and day to
day clinical operations.Responsibilities:Essential
FunctionsSupports the physician and other providers in the care and
treatment of patients, incl. rooming the patient; communicating
delays to patient, provider and team members; and facilitating the
provider's schedule.Performs duties and responsibilities with
excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating
courteous behaviors and mannerisms and by anticipating physician
and other medical provider's needs.Practices within scope of
practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing
practice, knowledge, and skill level.Performs routine and
specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders.Assists
physician with exams, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing
patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient
during procedure.Records info in patient's medical chart, e.g.,
patient's history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms,
treatments, exams, meds administered.Applies principles of
infection control.Laboratory: Has direct oversight of laboratory
services including equipment.Works in collaboration with lab
services at Methodist Fremont Health to assure meets Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements.Ensures
quality controls are delegated and maintained.Radiology (If
needed): Assures clinic and staff comply with radiation safety
standards.Schedules clinical staff according to protocols and
provider workloads to assure proper coverage for clinic operations.
Utilizes clinical staff in an efficient manner.Orders and stocks
clinic supplies, vaccines and pharmaceuticals.Assures that daily
clinic operational requirements are completed and
documented.Reports issues and concerns to supervisor in a timely
fashion.Ensures staff maintain clinical
competencies.Schedule:6:00pm - 6:00amJob Description:Job
RequirementsEducation
Keywords: Methodist Health System, Omaha , LPN Dunklau Gardens, Healthcare , Fremont, Nebraska
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