LPN | General Surgery

Job Summary

**UP TO $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES**

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Participates in pre-visit planning, prepares exam and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Provides/distributes preapproved/preprinted patient education materials.
• Provides reinforcement of health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider, directing all patient questions to RN/provider.
• Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision.
• Assists in management of inbox and complete patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope.
• Affixes to participate in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.
• Safeguards the accuracy, clarity, and conciseness of documentation in the patient record within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.

Required Additional Requirements:

• Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing.
• Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Preferred Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience.

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force rarely to move objects.

Physical requirements may include possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.