What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Optimum Family Medicine position at UKHS St. Francis Campus?
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Optimum Family Medicine, Full Time, Days
Location: University Kansas Health System - Internal Medicine Clinic
Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in Topeka Kansas
Why The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.
Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.
Our Place. St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 100 years, the hospital has combined compassionate care with lifesaving technological advancements to our patients and the communities served. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.
The UKHS - St. Francis Campus is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. We also have the following notable accreditations and certifications:
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
- Inpatient Rehab Stroke Certification
- Chest Pain Accreditation, by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
- Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, by the American College of Radiology
- (CoC) Accreditation
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
COVID-19 and flu vaccines are required for all health system.
Responsibilities
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties include:
Delivers nursing care according to the standards of care defined within the Kansas Nurse
Practice Act and the policies and procedures of The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus.
Clearly communicates, both orally and in writing, to foster staff and patient understanding of treatment plan.
Provides quality customer service to patients, families, co-workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to create a professional and respectful environment.
Accountable for self and self-actions:
Engages in self-evaluation of practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills.
Promotes consensus building and applies techniques of conflict resolution and conduct improvement.
Retains accountability for quality of care given to the patient.
Registered with an accredited agency for Medical Assistants or LPN license in the state of Kansas
Qualifications
Requirements:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Work experience in a comparable health care setting is preferred.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to learn to perform direct patient care, basic nursing procedures.
Ability to interpret and communicate data relevant to patients' needs and responses to care.
What We Offer:
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
PTO