316770 - Licensed Practical Nurse - Family Medicine Clinic

Job description

Department: 01120 Lakeshore Cudahy - Family Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule: Monday–Friday Typical Hours: Most likely 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (available to work between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM) Experience Level: Open to new grad LPNs - Travel: As needed; mileage reimbursed when traveling to another site Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15 Major Responsibilities: Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint, allergies, medications). Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions / infection control guidelines. Assists the physician/provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc. Administers medications, under physician/provider orders, including: immunizations, antibiotics, pain medications, vitamins, topical agents, and insulin. With limitations, initiates, maintains and discontinues IV therapy; administering selected fluids with pre-mixed medicatio...