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Primary Health Care Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - East Side Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa
As an LPN, you will play an essential role in the delivery of quality healthcare at PHC working with one of our compassionate Nurse Practitioners providing family practice care and medication assisted treatment (MAT) for patients with substance use concerns. In this role, you will be the shepherd of the care team, ensuring that the clinical day flows seamlessly for your patients and providers. Your day-to-day duties will include clinical care and administrative support as delegated by licensed clinical staff. Our ideal candidate is an upbeat, knowledgeable professional who takes initiative and thrives in a team-oriented setting. Experience in substance use care or medication assisted treatment (MAT) is a plus and a desire to work in MAT care is a must. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and are eager to work in a diverse clinical setting, we'd love to hear from you!
What's Great About this Position?
Great opporrtunity for candidates with a passion for working with patients with behavioral health and/or substance use concerns.
Enjoy work-life balance with a stable work schedule. This position works approximately 40 hours per week, Monday 8 AM - 5 PM, Tuesday Off, Wednesday 8 AM - 8 PM, Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM, Friday 8 AM - 5 PM. May rotate working Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM approximately once every 6 - 8 weeks.
Earn a $5.00 per hour shift differential when you work at least a 3 hour shift either on a Saturday or after 5 PM on weekdays.
Earn 4 weeks of PTO over your first year of employment plus receive 8 paid holidays.
What You Will Do
Documents patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record. (Clinical documentation)
Facilitates the patient rooming and intake process and obtains accurate patient vital signs per established workflow. (Patient rooming, intake, and vital signs)
Performs point-of-care testing per CLIA guidelines and other established workflows. Ensures service orders are completed timely. (Point-of-care testing)
Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments per written or standing orders. (Medication administration)
Performs lab and diagnostic testing per written orders, explains testing procedure and preparation, and reports test results per procedure. Ensures test orders are completed timely. (Lab & diagnostic testing)
Completes timely prior authorizations and referrals per established guidelines. (Prior authorizations and referral management)
Answers and returns phone calls timely.
Prepares for exam/procedure and assists provider as requested.
Provides patient education appropriate to the patient’s age and identified learning needs.
Collaborates with assigned Care Team by participating in team huddles and pre-visit planning for scheduled patients.
Completes and accurately documents quality controls per established process.
Performs pre-cleaning and transport of contaminated instruments per infection control policies and procedures.
Routinely evaluates supply levels in exam rooms, removing expired supplies and restocking as appropriate.
Qualifications You Need to Bring
Completion of an accredited LPN program
Current LPN license accepted by Iowa Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification*
Mandatory Reporter Certification*
*Must be obtained within Introductory Period if not current
We Take Care of Our People
Your experience and skills determine your base pay. The typical hiring range for this position is $18.65 - $23.32 per hour. Candidates with extensive work experience related to this position may be considered for additional compensation up to the pay grade maximum of $27.98 per hour. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous PTO accrual
Eight paid holidays
License/certification fee reimbursement*
Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement*
Tuition reimbursement program
401k with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life & disability insurance
Flexible spending & health savings accounts
Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance
Discounted pet insurance
PHC Pride rewards program
Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.
*Applies to positions requiring clinical licensure or certification.
Grow Your Career with PHC
We take pride in offering development and growth opportunities to our team. Some of our training opportunities include Emerging Leaders, Dental Assitant Trainee Program, & Medical Assistant Trainee Program. In the last year, over 30% of our open positions were filled through promotions or transfers.
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