Licensed Practical Nurse - Moorhead, MN

Licensed Practical Nurse - Moorhead, MN

Licensed Practical Nurse - Moorhead, MN







Job ID: LR2 Employer Name: PPMNS - Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Description:

Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Licensed Practical Nurse - Moorhead, MN
Since 1928, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota has supported women and men of all ages in making responsible choices and planning their futures. We are the leading provider of, educator, and advocate for confidential, affordable and quality reproductive health care and information across the region, serving more than 64,000 patients per year.
We are an organization committed to creating and fostering an environment that leads to engaged employees, and we believe engaged employees results in satisfied customers and exceptional experiences. Our employees are guided by our commitments to assume the best from each other, ensure a safe environment by communicating respectfully with others, focus on solutions, and work together to solve problems. We treat each customer/patient as a unique individual, communicating in a way that is relevant to their needs and striving to exceed their expectations consistently. Together we create a culture of trust, respect, and integrity for each other and our customers/patients.
We are looking for passionate, dedicated staff who are eager to make positive contributions to their community and to the Planned Parenthood mission. We are looking for a LPN to work in our Moorhead, MN Clinic. This position will be responsible for providing the highest level of customer service and patient care as well as supporting the operations of the clinic.
Work Hours
Part- time, 20 hours/week. Hours will include Monday – Friday until 6pm (Shifts will vary) and Saturdays 10-2pm (every other Saturday). This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/life insurance, PTO and 403B retirement plan.
Responsibilities
Customer Service –Interview and screen patients, conduct patient history review, prepare patients for examinations/procedures. Refer patients per protocol.
Patient Advocacy and Education –Provide basic patient education and additional education after clinician or RN assessment. Including explanations of all FDA approved birth control methods. Provide specific instruction on the client’s selected birth control method. Inform patients in a non-directive manner about all options available to them in the event of an unintended pregnancy and make a referral for service based on needs.
Medical Duties –As appropriate, assist with surgical procedures, monitor patient stability, and perform macroscopic exam of tissue post-surgery. Assist the physician in the surgical room. Administer injections, contraceptive supplies and treatment medications as ordered by clinician. Administer emergency medications with on-site RN/clinician supervision. Perform routine laboratory tests including venipuncture. Communicate lab test results. Process receipt of incoming lab results.
Clinic Administrative Duties– Assure complete documentation of care plan. Triage incoming patient medical records to assure appropriate clinician review. Perform computer functions including medical/Pap smear follow-up, prescription tracking and inventory reconciliation. Assure inventory control of clinic and contraceptive supplies.
Required Qualifications
* High School degree orequivalent
* Current LPN license in the state of MN
* Current CPR certification (or obtained within six months of employment)
Preferred Qualifications
* Reproductive health experience
* Experience working with high risk or minority populations (youth, women, minorities, etc.)
* Bilingual language skills (Spanish, Hmong, etc.)
Make a difference in someone''s life today — work for Planned Parenthood.
Planned Parenthood is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, size, physical ability or socioeconomic status. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.

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Requirements:


Travel 0 - 25%
Expertise Nursing
Education some College
Job Type Part Time
Location MN - North
Years of Experience 1-3 years
Preferred Language English