Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pain Management
Jordan Valley Health · Springfield, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Duties
- Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implantation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and nursing care of assigned patient as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
- Assists in data collection on the EMR.
- Carrries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
- Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
- Maintain and coordinate communication among patient, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
- Report patient needs/programs and observations regarding patient’s condition to the physician.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.
- Participate in staff development programs.
- Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
- Participates in continuing education activities and obtains required contact hours.
Benefits
- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
- Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
- Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
- Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
- Pay on Demand Available.
Holidays
- Nine paid holidays per year.
Health Requirements
- All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from LPN program and current LPN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of one year nursing experience in a Clinic setting.
- Community health nursing experience.