Licensed Practical Nurse

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Position Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Duties:

Seeking a highly motivated licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality, student-centered healthcare services to the students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. This role focuses on promoting wellness, preventing illness, and supporting the academic success of a diverse student population. Working under the general supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice clinician, or physician, the LPN provides safe, compassionate, and effective care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and Student Health Center policies. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the LPN plays an active role in campus outreach and health promotion, representing the Student Health Center at events such as new student orientation and other university programs.

Anticipated working schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm, during the academic year, with reduced or limited hours during scheduled breaks and summer sessions. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary to support campus events and student needs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

(10%) OTHER DUTIES

• Participate in student programs and events on campus representing the Student Health Cetner.

• Serve as a resource person for other clinic and community personnel and agencies, including public health.

• Serve as a preceptor for new staff and students seeking clinical experiences. 

• Maintains accreditation standards for the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for assigned categories.

• Completes a quality study, when requested, which demonstrates quality improvement according to the AAAHC standards.

• Participates in a peer review process.

• Coordinates and participates in delivering influenza clinics, TB clinics, and other outreach health services as deemed necessary.

• Supports the Division of Student Affairs Strategic Priorities and the mission of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 

• Other duties as assigned.

(15%) INDIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs and covers front desk duties, as needed, answering phones and scheduling appointments using the electronic health record. Collect and records of payments from students.

• Play an active role with facilitation of clinic efficiency and effectiveness by working collaboratively with other team members. Recommend and implement changes that result in improved clinic functioning and best practices of care. 

• Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.

• May provide direct supervision of student staff (certified nursing assistants) which includes development of the onboarding program, employee performance, and scheduled hours based on clinic need.

• Provide consultation to certified medical assistants and certified nursing assistants to ensure best practice.

• Demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking and good decision making.

(75%) DIRECT PATIENT CARE:

• Provide direct patient care nurse visits utilizing standing orders with supervision from a licensed provider, based on nursing practice standards. Examples include emergency contraception or STI screening/treatment, etc.

• Meets needs of providers in assigned clinic area when needed with rooming and assisting with appointments.  Anticipates needs of medical provider based on evaluation of patient schedule and reason for visit. Prepares patient and exam room accordingly and assists medical provider in appointment as needed.  Examples include: Rooms patients, collects vitals and patient history according to standards. Performs peak flows and oximetry. Performs nebulizer treatments, ear irrigation, and/or other clinical procedures. Cleans exam room and equipment, cupboards and restocks exam rooms as needed. 

• Provide health education based on evidence-based practice resources and best practice guidelines.

• Administer medications and injections per standing order or provider order. Monitor for reaction and document in the electronic medical record.

• Obtains lab specimens per