Nurse – Family Medicine Residency Programs Casper

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JOB TITLE:   

Licensed Practical Nurse

JOB PURPOSE:

Prepare patients for examination; assist physician/resident/practitioner with routine medical procedures, position located at Wyoming Family Practice clinic in Casper, WY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet patients and ascertain problems to be examined; take and record pertinent vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
• Obtain necessary specimens and prepare patients for examination.
• Administer immunizations and medications (does not include IVs), as directed.
• Assemble and use equipment including catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen supplies.
• Clean instruments: wrap and label for autoclave sterilization and return to designated location.
• Maintain adequate supplies in treatment, cast, and examining rooms; maintain cleanliness of work area; report items for re-ordering.
• Give Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), record vital signs, and assist during medical emergencies, as directed.
• Answer phones, take messages, maintain patient flow; may fill out itemized super bill.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• May inventory narcotics and drug supplies.
• May chart and report nursing care activities performed and report observations.
• May assist physician in outpatient procedures or with other tests as supervised by physician.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to Detail
• Consistency
• Quality Orientation
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Wyoming.
• Current CPR certification
• 1 year nursing experience 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Demonstrate experience in a family Practice clinic setting
• Creative problem solving
• Conflict resolution skills
•  Experience with creating and implementing standard nursing processes
• Demonstrate experience with EMR, electronic work flows, and tickler processes
• Demonstrate experience with Teams approach in a clinic setting

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION: 

On-site: This position provides vital support to clinic patients, and the successful candidate must be available to work on site at the Wyoming Family Practice clinic which is located in Casper, Wyoming.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].