LPN | Primary Care

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively to provide direct and indirect patient care in the ambulatory setting. The LPN provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation to meet the needs of the patient. The LPN provides nursing care in accordance with the policies and procedures of Monument Health, standards of the profession, and in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies.

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, and 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 and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Possesses the ability to positively support and contribute 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.
• 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.
• Exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.