Licensed Practical Nurse Billings Pulmonology Clinic

R105185 locations Billings Downtown Clinic time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R105185 Job Description: The LPN, under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or other specified health care professional, participates in patient care commensurate to Scope of Practice. Scope 1.Performs basic nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. 2. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice. 3. Collects patient data such as vital signs; notes how the patient looks and acts, or responds to stimuli, and reports this information accordingly. 4. Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds, and changes bandages. 5. Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. 6. Administers medications within scope of license, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. 7. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. 8. Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. 9. Conveys information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. 10. Participates in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. 11. Administers medications, IV therapy, blood draws and laboratory testing and Minimum Qualifications: Required Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing program required Current/valid Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse from the state licensing board is required Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required If applicable - Must have additional specialty certifications May need IV certification Preferred One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred One (1) year Specialty clinic experience preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required 2. Knowledge of basic nursing processes, and understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures. 3. Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients. 4. Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations. 5. Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients. 6. Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Anticipated job posting close date: 06/20/2024 Location: Billings Downtown Clinic Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  $16.24 - $27.42 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

           

    As the largest nonprofit health system in the Mountain West, Intermountain Health is dedicated to creating healthier communities and helping our patients and caregivers thrive.     It’s time to think of health in a whole new way, and by partnering with our patients and communities, providing expert care closer to home, and making great health more affordable, we can help more people get and stay well.  We proudly invest back into improving the care we deliver, and our pioneering research is making healthcare more personalized, effective, and affordable.   Serving patients and communities throughout the Mountain West, primarily in Colorado, Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming, Intermountain includes 33 hospitals, 300+ clinics, a medical group, affiliate networks, homecare, telehealth, health insurance plans, and other services - along with wholly owned subsidiaries including Select Health, Castell, Tellica Imaging, and Classic Air Medical.      Our Caregiver Promise: Together, for the healthiest lives    We celebrate the different perspectives, background, experiences, and identities our caregivers bring to their work every day at Intermountain Health.  Across all areas of our integrated health system, we proudly share best practices, knowledge, and techniques to better serve our patients, communities, and each other.    Here, you’ll work alongside collaborative and curious minds who will support you, encourage you, inspire you, advocate for you, and challenge you to be your very best.      Our Values    Our value statements are core to our culture.  They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us.    Our action-oriented values, inspired and shaped by our own caregivers, speak to what it means to be part of Intermountain. 

• We are leaders in clinical excellence, delivering safe, best-in-quality care 
• We believe in what we do, living our mission every day 
• We serve with empathy, caring for each caregiver, patient, and member with compassion and respect 
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• We do the right thing, learning and acting with purpose 
• We are better together, building community through teamwork and belonging

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