Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Job Location:
Waukee, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
LPN - Licenesed Practical Nurse
Pulmonology clinic - Waukee Med Park
Waukee IA
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM OR 8AM-4:30PM
Full-time benefits
$5000 sign on bonus!
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. 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.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Our growing pulmonology clinic in Waukee IA is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated care team. The LPN will support our pulmonologists and medical staff by providing direct patient care assisting with diagnostic procedures and helping coordinate treatment plans for patients with respiratory and sleep-related conditions.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet and prepare patients for exams obtain and record vital signs medical histories and medication lists.
Assist providers with pulmonary function testing spirometry oxygen titration and nebulizer treatments.
Administer medications and immunizations as prescribed.
Perform patient education on inhaler techniques oxygen use sleep study preparation and medication management.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens (e.g. sputum cultures throat swabs).
Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Manage phone triage and respond to patient inquiries regarding medications results or treatment plans under provider direction.
Monitor and maintain medical equipment supplies and exam room readiness.
Support coordination of care with hospitals pharmacies and home health agencies.
Ensure compliance with infection control safety and privacy standards.
Qualifications
Current Iowa Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Prior experience in pulmonology internal medicine or another outpatient specialty strongly preferred.
Proficiency with EHR systems and medical documentation.
Strong understanding of respiratory care principles including oxygen therapy and inhaler use.
Excellent clinical assessment and communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
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
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
