LPN Clinic Nurse - Wound Healing Center - Iowa Methodist - Full Time Days

Why UnityPoint Health

Commitment to our Team Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Culture At UnityPoint Health you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.

Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in.

• Caring is what we do and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
• You can only give your best when you feel your best and we help you live well with dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members to give you peace of mind.
• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment At UnityPoint Health we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Participate in nursing process under supervision of RN.
• Collaborates with RNs and other health care workers in implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
• Exerts limited judgment in care of assigned patients.
• Maintains responsibility for equipment and supplies related to patient care.
• Assumes responsibility of maintaining current professional and clinical expertise.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
• Documents care provided utilizing current technology.
• Appropriately delegates to unlicensed personnel.
• Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA JCAHO OSHA DNV and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Clinical Excellence/Unit Functions

• Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
• Abides by all Health System and departmental policies.
• Triages telephone calls to appropriate personnel and schedules patient appointments.
• Prepare patient chart prior to obtain first visit for medications health history and insurance.
• Assist RNs with testing as needed.
• Complete designated patient treatment with minimal assistance. Included but not limited to assess established wounds call in prescription documentation vitals and faxing orders to outside facilities photographing wounds.
• Register patients and other designated secretarial skills.
• Assist RNs with quality data gathering.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Experience:

One year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency required.

Recent experience in the care of hospitalized adults preferred.

Previous experience in an outpatient clinic setting preferred.

Previous experience with wound care preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Licensec Practical Nurse (LPN) in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Mandatory Reporter certification or obtain both within three months from date of hire.

Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent Engilsh language.

Basic computer knowledge using word processing spreadsheets email and web browser.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Use of usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals.