Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Pain Management
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Pain Management
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Job Description
*Eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus*
*Starting at 17.00 per hour*
About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:
Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a missiondriven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical dental vision and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our communitys health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Job Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN. performs duties within the scope of practice as defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act requiring all nursing care shall be given under the direction of a person licensed by a state regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments or under the direction of a registered professional nurse physician or nurse practitioner. The LPN performs duties for the promotion of health and in the care of persons who are ill injured or experiencing alterations in normal health processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Carries 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 patients condition to the physician.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patients care as evidenced by other department feedback.
- Participates in staff development programs.
- Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of crossfunctional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
- Participates in continuing education activities and obtains required contact hours.
- Complies with the Clinics infection control policies and procedures which reflects OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits Overview:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buyup Base and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcares Choice Plus network covering various deductibles and outofpocket 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 pretax contributions for qualified expenses.
- Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cignas DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMeds Insight network.
- Retirement Plan: Pretax 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. Longterm and shortterm 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.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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:
- PACU Experience
- Minimum of one year nursing experience in a Clinic setting.
- Community health nursing experience.
Employment Type
Full-Time
