Position Purpose
The LPN assumes responsibility/accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment, and other health care team members.
What You Will Do
Scribe and fax H&Ps for each day’s procedures.Prepare charts – make sure all information needed is located in the chart.Room patients and do the initial interview. Obtain the health history, vital statistics, weight, and height.Perform as a scribe for licensed independent practitioners, in compliance with hospital policy.Schedule procedures, labs, and x-rays.Give patient any instructions for procedures being done.Return any messages taken from patients.File dictation as needed and make sure dictation has been completed for all.Handle callbacks with pathology, lab and/or x-ray results.Send referring physician information as necessary.Do office call charge tickets.Minimum Qualifications
Active registration for Licensed Practical Nurse - Board of Nursing, State of Iowa and Illinois.Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.Experience preferred.Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.Must be cable of problem solving, critical thinking, and assessment of patient conditions.Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.