LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Rapid Progression

Job description

TRUE Diabetes Neuropathy & Wound Solutions is hiring!

Here are the essentials:

• Full-time LPN to work Monday through Thursday in our diabetes center across from the hospital in Gilbert offering advanced therapies.
• Excellent venipuncture skills required, like magician level hands :). We are passionate about phenomenal patient experiences
• Operate diabetes IV therapy treatment plans: Starting peripheral IV, preparation of IV solution, monitoring patients during the 2-3 hour infusion time, performing blood glucose level checks regularly, removing IV catheter safely, and instructing patients in appropriate aftercare.
• Looking for an LPN that is passionate about making a major difference in people's lives that suffer from diabetes and its comorbidities.

Responsibilities:

• Always upholding best practice standards in all tasks.
• Assisting in the treating of diabetes, neuropathy, and chronic wounds under the supervision of our specialty Nurse Practitioner.
• Patient preparation: taking vitals, assisting patients with filling out clinical portions of their paperwork if necessary.
• Exam room preparation: ensuring all necessary equipment for the patient visit is ready, ensuring the room is appropriately cleaned/ restocked between patients,
• Assisting our Nurse Practitioner in the conducting of comprehensive examinations for wound care, diabetes, and neuropathy.
• Assisting in the educating of patients on lifestyle habits; including recommended preventative care, and disease management.
• Build strong direct relationships with patients/ team members.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities. Assist in the documentation of patient care activity and communication with the patient, physician, and pharmacist.
• Train patients and/or caregivers in procedures and equipment. Provide direct patient care as required, i.e. peripheral IV starts, lab draws, dressing changes as directed by our Nurse Practitioner.
• Participate in Telemedicine when necessary.
• Monitor compliance, competence, and tolerance to prescribed therapy, interventions, and progress.
• Provide other healthcare professionals with feedback on patients; at all times evaluating quality of service and initiating changes to ensure best practice in regards to procedure/protocol.
• Maintain and update, per policy, clinical documentation which includes, but is not limited to; daily visit logs, AOB's, delivery tickets, on-call logs, assessments, subsequent notes, care plans, medication profiles, plan of treatment, case conference notes, progress notes, discharge summary and any other paperwork required by the company.
• Must maintain current and be in good standing with all state, federal and company set requirements to fulfill duties and responsibilities of the assigned position.
• Completion of narrative notes and charts within 24 hours of appointment.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum education: LPN with IV Certification.
• 2 or more years experience in the HealthCare Field.
• Sales Experience is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Able to lift/carry 40+ lbs

Capabilities/Key Competencies:

• Patient
• Assertive
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Passion/Drive for Health/Wellness and office success
• Fast Learner
• Able to multi-task
• Creative
• Flexible
• Team Player
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MAC Applications, Microsoft Applications
• Understand, believe, and communicate our mission, vision, and values
• Ability to define and take massive action to accomplish your own personal, professional, and financial goals.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Would you consider yourself an IV Ninja?

Experience:

• Starting IV's: 1 year (Preferred)
• Blood draw

License/Certification:

• LPN Certification
• Advance IV Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gilbert, AZ 85298: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person