Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The LPN in this role will provide professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices, with a focus on the safe refill of prescribed medications. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN Required
What you will do
Refill prescribed medications per standing orders.
Triage patient telephone calls, evaluating the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient.
Clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers.
Provide patient education regarding medications.
Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Utilize appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate parties.
Adheres to infection control, emergency, safety, fire and disaster plans and policies, completing required initial training and updates per hospital policy.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Not Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Full-Time
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour
Carrying: Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Lifting: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs
Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs
Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health care system that has been serving the health care needs of northeast Kansas for more than 130 years. It is comprised of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care Magnet®-designated hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 250 physicians.
Nearly 5,000 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics, 10 regional primary care clinics and six Express Care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high-quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.
Stormont Vail Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of more than 40 health care organizations who have joined together to complement their local expertise with the knowledge and experience of Mayo Clinic health care professionals. Stormont Vail's local partnerships include housing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program of the Baker University School of Nursing, providing athletic training services to Washburn University Athletics and being a founding partner of the Powercat Health Partnership with Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation.
