The Clinic LPN works under the supervision of leadership. Clinic LPN administers quality patient care according to established standards. Clinic LPN may delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients.
Responsibilities- Greets and prepares patient for provider examination and treatment. Performs general nursing care to patients.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Assists provider with procedures and properly maintains equipment before and after procedures.
- Engages in patient/family teaching to achieve the desired patient outcome.
- Monitors the scheduling of patients, answers patient inquiries, and maintains timely flow of patients.
- Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition to provider.
- Arranges for patient referral testing at other facilities or specialty care.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, or military equivalent. - Required
Work Experience
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - State Licensure - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required Upon Hire
- IV Certification - IV certified upon hire. - Required Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
- Driver's License - Valid In State - If operating a motor vehicle for business purposes. - Required Upon Hire
Travel Requirements
- Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required
Skills and Abilities
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
- Fine motor skills required, eye\hand coordination, walk, ability to speak clearly, hear answer phone, data entry.
Interpersonal Skills
- Displays a friendly, positive attitude and communicates with patients, families, physicians and co-workers in a professional manner.
- Ability to communicate in verbally and written.
Essential Physical Requirements
- Must move, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift.
- Must follow good body mechanics.
Essential Mental Abilities
- Ability to collect thorough information regarding patient's condition and evaluate effects of care; must be able to visually inspect patient's condition.
- Problem solve, manipulate numbers, adaptability, interpret data, calculate, comprehend, understand, explain, assess, evaluate short term and long term memory.
Essential Sensory Requirements
- Visual, hearing, feeling, smell.
Exposure to Hazards
- Needle sticks, cuts, back injury, body fluids, blood, punctures, scratches, physical injury from combative patients, radiation exposure, blood products, road and weather hazards when driving required.
- Infection/disease exposure from patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Other Skills and Abilities
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or military equivalent
- Licensed Practical Nurse state licensure or compact state licensure applicable to the work location
- IV certification upon hire
- Basic Life Support certification within 90 days
- Valid in-state driver's license if operating a motor vehicle for business purposes
What We Do
Mosaic Health System is a physician-led, patient-centered health system serving nearly 270,000 people across 35 counties in northwest Missouri and neighboring states. It operates hospitals in St. Joseph, Maryville, and Albany, along with more than 60 hospital and area clinics. Services include urgent, primary, specialty, emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral-health care guided by a patient-first mission focused on community well-being.
