What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Marketplace Family Medicine position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: LPN
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .9
- Department: Fam Med- Marketplace
- Shift: Days
- Job ID: 161804
UnityPoint Health Information
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Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Medicine - Marketplace
Sioux City, IA
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
*This position is 36 hours/week - days
Full-time benefits
**$5000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a skilled and caring LPN to join our team and contribute to the high standard of care we offer our patients.
As a LPN, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care. You will work alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, performing a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Greet patients, take and record vital signs, gather medical history, and prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Clinical Duties: Assist with routine procedures, administer injections, perform basic lab tests, and manage specimen collection. Ensure that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
- Patient Education: Provide patients with instructions related to their care, including medication administration, lifestyle recommendations, and follow-up care. Answer patient questions and address concerns with empathy.
- Administrative Support: Manage patient records using the electronic health record (EHR) system, schedule appointments, handle phone calls, and assist with billing and insurance processing as needed.
- Coordination: Work closely with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care, including coordinating referrals, follow-up appointments, and communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Inventory Management: Monitor medical supplies and ensure all necessary equipment is maintained and functioning properly.
Qualifications
- Licensure: Current LPN licensure to practice, State of Iowa or Certification
- Experience: Previous experience in a family practice or primary care setting is preferred but not required.
- Skills: Strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and a patient-focused approach to care.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard medical office procedures.
- CPR Certification: Current CPR certification required.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build positive relationships with patients and staff.
