ERIKSON FAMILY MEDICINE - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

• Job Location: Erikson Family Medicine - Idaho Falls, ID
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Health Care

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting physician with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling including care and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic.

Collect, process routine testing, and returning results back to doctor. Obtain, process doctor’s orders, and data entry. Provide good customer service on the phone, patients, doctors and other medical staff. Work well under pressure. Perform CLIA waived moderate testing.

The LPN and RN provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinic setting. He/she communicates with providers/nurse manager/co-workers as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic evaluation and changes in patient condition or symptomatology.

The nurse will be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment, and avail his or herself of all training, skills and ability commonly developed through attainment of licensure in their field.

The nurse may also have inventory/ordering responsibilities in addition to clinical responsibilities, and will expected to cross train in additional areas of clinic responsibilities including laboratory rapid assays, reception and radiographic studies.

Benefits

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match) Earned Quarterly Bonus Program Education Reimbursement Program Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

About Mountain VIEW

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg.

Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice. Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive.

It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications: Graduation from an accredited Health Sciences program or higher. Current BLS Certification. Valid driver’s license. Valid CMA certificate/license. RN degree with BLS certification and to obtain both ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

LPN degree with associated IV therapy certification and drug administration certification within 60 days of hire, along with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications as above. The LPN may substitute PEARS instead of PALS. Experience: CMA course, Phlebotomy course and phlebotomy experience.

6 months required experience, 2-5 yrs clinical experience preferred Equipment/Technology: Experience with computers and office equipment, required. Language/Communication: The ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Bilingual is a plus. Must understand medical terminology.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to accurately calculate drug dosing and drip rates for IV therapy. Mental Capabilities: Must be organized, able to multi-task, and a critical thinker.

Can concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand input from the supervisor and/or manager concerning errors and instructions.

Interpersonal: Good communication skills, and ability to work well with others. Team player and flexible. Performance: Can work well under pressure and meet multiple and competing deadlines. Good customer service skills. Can recognize and understand the complexity and reflex-testing of laboratory complexity. Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff.