LPN Float- Ava Clinic - Ava, MO

About us

Missouri Ozarks Community Health is a community health center dedicated to providing quality healthcare to individuals in Ava, Gainesville, Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Cabool, Theodosia and Houston. Our team has been caring for patients since 1997 and is committed to expanding our services.

We are currently seeking a full-time LPN float to join our nursing team based at our Ava Clinic. The successful candidate will work directly with a medical provider to assist with routine patient care and perform a wide variety of medical procedures. We offer the option of a 4- or 5-day work week for flexibility.

We are looking for a motivated, results-driven professional with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to think independently, and act decisively when needed. Candidates must hold current licensure, have a solid understanding of medical procedures, and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene standards. A willingness to travel to other clinic locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Place patients in exam rooms, record vital signs, current complaints, and relevant medical history. Assist the medical provider in patient treatment and specialized procedures.
• Provide patient education and applicable preventative services.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and information.
• Document all patient contacts, triage phone calls, and refer complicated illnesses to medical providers.
• Perform in-house, CLIA-waived laboratory tests per protocols. Log all lab testing, review laboratory results when returned from outside labs, check them off as received, and refer all abnormal results to the correct provider.
• Administer medications to patients per provider order and medication administration protocols.
• Assist with outreach activities as directed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Unrestricted license to practice Practical Nursing in the State of Missouri
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• CPR (BLS) certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care

Physical Setting:

Clinic

Work Location: In person

Potential employees will receive and must pass a drug/alcohol screening before employment can begin.