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Full time

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Description:

LPN

Summary

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines (https://www.mercyone.org/desmoines/find-a-location/)

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a LPN

As a LPN at MercyOne, you will Provide basic nursing skills, radiology services and laboratory testing in an outpatient clinic setting. Educates residents and medical students at all levels of their training.

Schedule:

• Full Time

General Requirements:

• Demonstrates a current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.

• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.

• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care/services.

• Performs laboratory testing (including phlebotomy and a variety of routine and/or automated tests), quality assurance procedures, and maintains records of tests performed and results received.

• Complies with regulatory agencies (i.e., OSHA, Department of Health, CLIA) in operation of x-ray and lab.

• Performs radiological services and quality assurance procedures.

• Maintains inventory of lab/x-ray/nursing supplies.

• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and healthcare team members.

• Assists with the assessment by collection of basic data for assigned patients in the clinic or on the phone. Documents basic data and care/instructions given.

• Assists with a variety of minor procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned.

• Educates residents on clinic processes at all levels of their training.

• Educates medical students during their family medicine rotation.

• Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested.

Education:

• Must maintain State of Iowa permit to practice Radiology.

• Possession of a current license as a LPN issued by the State of Iowa.

• CPR Certified

• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.

• Knowledge of radiographic theory and techniques, clinic policies and procedures, and specimen collection. Medical lab techniques, principles and instruments. Principles of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran