LPN | Rheumatology Clinic
On-siteKalispell, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Assist the physician with patient examinations, procedures, and treatment while performing routine nursing duties within the scope of practice. Develop individualized nursing care plans, document limited physical and psychosocial assessments, and administer specified medications and injections as ordered. Collect and label specimens, maintain sterile instruments, clean exam rooms, and coordinate indigent programs and patient scheduling. Provide patient education on diabetic management, diet, and medication administration, and monitor medication expiration dates and refrigeration logs. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to address concerns and maintain confidentiality. Requires a current Montana LPN license, two years of medical experience, and BLS certification. Day shift, 10-hour schedule at Logan Health.
Required Qualifications
- Current Montana Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- RQI Provider (BLS) certification within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in similar position within a medical setting (i.e., physician practice or hospital)
- Possess knowledge of equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office
- Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Self-starter
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently
- Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
- Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed
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