Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
TheClinicLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in outpatient and clinic settings, supporting providers through delivery of patient care, clinical procedures, and patient education using evidence-based practices. This role involves managing clinical data, performing wellness screenings, andfacilitatingreferrals, scheduling, and follow-ups to ensure high-quality, efficient care.
Knows, understands, incorporates, anddemonstratesthe Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Deliver patient care through patientpreparation, vital sign collection, and documentation.Assistwith various procedures, exams, and diagnostic equipment (e.g., tympanometry, spirometry). Maintain aseptic techniques during preparation, procedures, and medication administration.
Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations under the direction of providers.
Prepare and organize patient charts withthe necessaryinformation.File dictations and ensure completion of all required documentation. Communicate with patientregardingtest results and plan of care
Schedule procedures, labs, x-rays, and surgeries; provide pre- and post-surgery information.Assistwith patient outreach for overdue visits, labs, and referrals.
Coordinate physician schedules and ensure insurance pre-certifications.Schedule and manage patient follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to organizational standards and ethical guidelines.
Educate patients and families based on assessed needs and discharge plans.
Promote evidence-based resources tooptimizenursing practice and patient care.
Proactively serves as a patient advocate byutilizing courteous and professional etiquette at all timesreflecting positive tone and speaking distinctly with poise, tact and assurance.Assuresaccurateand complete messages toappropriate personnel.
Assistsin training, orienting, and supportingstaff within the referral management team.Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by theprovider. Escalatenon-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed asrequired.
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Active LPN License in the state ofIowa;Licensure from other states may berequiredbased on location.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequiredwithin 3 months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
Ability to work with diverse groups of people and in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.
Mustpossessa personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.