Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- IRL Urology
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Iowa River LandingUrology Clinicis seeking a100% Licensed Practical Nurse. An LPN functions within the scope of the practical nursing license to assist providers with patient care.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs patient rooming which may include vital signs weight height and current history. Documents or reviews all pertinent data including allergies current medications and health history.
2. Performs various screening tests in preparation for patients physical examination.
3. Administers medications gives injections monitors intravenous fluids and performs treatments which are within the practical nurse scope of practice. Observes and documents patient reactions to medications and treatments.
4. Assesses visual acuity oxygen saturation and blood glucose levels.
5. Assists in examinations of patients and diagnostic procedures.
6. Provides pre-op patient education under direct or indirect supervision of the physician or clinic RN.
7. Initiates basic cardiac life support and assists in emergency situations as needed.
8. Assures timely reporting of lab work to physician staff.
9. Completes clinic prep for assigned provider including collection of external records and imaging.
University of Iowa HealthCarerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
University of Iowa Health CareIowa River Landing offers the world-class academic-level medicine you expect from UI HealthCare in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health CareIowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly compassionate efficient way.
Percent of Time:100%
Schedule:40 hours/week accomplished between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch rotating late shifts and a Saturday rotation.
Location:Iowa River Landing
Merit Pay Plan: Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information clickhere.
About:
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MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.
2. Basic Cardiac Life Support provider.
Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 50% - 100% Staff Nurse to work at the OBGYN Women's Health Clinic.
