LPN - Pulmonology/Internal Med

Fort HealthCare is a patient-centered hospital and healthcare system serving individuals, businesses and families in Jefferson, Dane, and Walworth Counties, and we are seeking an LPN to join our Internal Medicine Clinic team.

Shift :

64 hours per bi-weekly pay period

Part time

Day shift

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday., Hours and days may vary

Fort HealthCare is proud to be named a 14-time award winner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin, a 4-time award winner of the USA Top Workplaces award, and a 2-time winner of their Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award for Purpose & Values.

In addition, Fort HealthCare is proud to be awarded the inaugural 2024 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion Award. The Hospital Mentorship and Quality Champion award recognizes a hospital for demonstrating mentoring relationships and engagement through active participation, collaboration and the sharing of tools and resources with other hospitals.

Our Mission Statement is our daily guide to provide the best health care possible. We promote it widely for all we serve to read, understand and to help our public hold us accountable for the promises we make.

Our Mission Statement - Improve the Health and Well-being of Our Community

Our Vision Statement provides each of us at Fort HealthCare with a goal. It is our motivation to improve constantly upon the level of care we provide, and the quality of services delivered.

Our Vision - Be the Healthiest Community in Wisconsin.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, education, and resources you need to perform your job and ample opportunities for professional growth.

The LPN provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician or mid-level provider.

Responsibilities of this position include :

• Rooms patients and reviews health history, addresses preventative maintenance issues and is knowledgeable of age specific growth and development as related to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient as appropriate. Accurately collects and records data as appropriate at the patient contact and requirements of Meaningful Use and The Joint Commission.
• Possesses knowledge of tests and procedures as they relate to specific specialties. Recognizes significant values and works with the provider to notify patients of results and follow-up activities in a timely manner as defined by clinic practice / policy.
• Assists the provider with medical procedures and exams following Universal Protocol relating to the capabilities and age specific criteria of a neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, utilizing protective devices as needed to maintain integrity of medical treatment if necessary. Administers medication as directed by the provider. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and report any side effects associated with this.
• Administers medications as directed / ordered by the provider. Demonstrates and understand administration techniques. Recognizes the implications of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients.
• Communicates and / or completes provider orders to outside sources (i.e. pharmacy, other clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.) Also assists in the completion of various medical forms (i.e. RTW, school forms, DOT, workers compensation, consent forms, FMLA)
• Screens phone calls, collect all pertinent data, communicates this information to the provider. Will direct or implement appropriate care utilizing provider direction or preferences.
• Performs laboratory testing covered by CLIA, performs venipuncture, prepares specimens for transport and complies with all quality measures. Ensures all nurse rendered services are captured and completion of ABN form as appropriate.
• Assists with appointment scheduling of office visits / referrals / diagnostic testing / therapies / surgeries. Is also responsible for working with the preauthorization department or insurance companies to initiate referrals and to obtain approvals, pre-certifications and prior authorization for medical care and treatment. Assists in completion of registration and depart process as necessary.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Completes department-specific orientation and annual competencies for this position.

Requirements for this position include :

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