Licensed Practical Nurse - Internal Medicine - Part Time

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities they serve and the people they employ. This commitment is encapsulated in their culture known as The Meaning of Care, which emphasizes the importance of making each patient's experience special and ensuring that patients and families receive the best possible care.

Responsibilities

• Determines and documents patient condition and reports to provider.
• Assists in scheduling appointments and working patient lists.
• Provides patient and family education and recommends community resources.
• Handles prescription renewals and inquiries, discussing questions with providers and relaying information to pharmacies.
• Prepares exam rooms and equipment, reviews medical records, weighs patients, checks vital signs, performs medication reconciliation, and obtains necessary information for patient care.
• Retrieves tests and medical records as directed by providers, obtains lab work, and handles phlebotomy procedures.
• Ensures accurate order entry and completes documentation without errors.
• Answers and returns phone calls according to protocol, returning messages within 90 minutes.
• Provides test results according to protocol.
• Completes pharmacy requests accurately.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or medical experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License, valid compact multistate license or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and recognize diseases, deformities, and illnesses.
• Effective time management and task prioritization skills.
• Proficient typing and computer skills for capturing and detailing information.
• Caring and patient care services skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interactions with providers, staff, and patients.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to learn and navigate through computer programs containing patient information.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Recognition and diagnosis of diseases, deformities, and illnesses.
• Time management and task prioritization skills.
• Proficient typing and computer skills.
• Caring and patient care services skills.
• Verbal communication skills for positive interactions.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Learning and navigating through computer programs containing patient information.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Frequent Activities: Carrying, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Sitting, Keyboarding/typing.
• Rare Hazards: Equipment/Machinery/Tools, Explosives (pressurized gas), Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps).
• Frequent Hazards: Biological agents (primary airborne and blood borne viruses), Blood or Body Fluid (BBF), Chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex).

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System comprises four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, over 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Founded in 1891, the organization prioritizes service to communities and offers financial assistance, health education, outreach to diverse populations, and other community benefit activities. They are committed to being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.