Licensed Practical Nurse - UI ARC -Department of Psychiatry Job at The Universit

Licensed Practical Nurse - UI ARC -Department of Psychiatry

The UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (UI ARC) in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist medical staff with patient care. This position serves as an integral member of the UI ARC team that provides care, services, resources, and support to people who have substance use or mental health disorders. As an LPN, you will perform technical assessments, process medication refill requests, complete prior authorizations, gather patient information, and assist medical providers to deliver quality patient care.

If you enjoy helping others in a positive, friendly, and polite atmosphere, consider being a part of this interesting and exciting place to work.

This position will be based at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main campus.

This position is primarily during 1st shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

Position Responsibilities
Perform and document physical assessments, which may include vital signs and current medical history. Recognize and notate relevant observations pertaining to patient’s medical conditions. Document and/or review all pertinent data, including allergies, current medications, and health history.

Perform various screening tests in preparation for patient’s physical examination.

Administer medications, give injections, monitor intravenous fluids, and perform treatments which are within the practical nurse scope of practice. Observe and document patient reactions to medications and treatments, and initiate emergency treatment as indicated.

Perform assessments including opioid withdrawal symptoms, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels.

Assist in examinations of patients, diagnostic procedures, and minor therapeutic procedures.

Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, medication, and treatment under direct or indirect supervision of the provider, or as directed by clinic protocols.

Provide treatments according to standardized protocols. Assist with providing patient instructions/information including the specific procedures/protocols for follow-up care.

Initiate basic cardiac life support and assists in emergency situations as needed.

Assure timely reporting of lab work to providers and nursing staff and enter lab values into EPIC.

Request appropriate transfer of records as directed by providers or requested by patient.

Maintain appropriate inventory of medical equipment and patient education materials in patient examination areas.

Maintain responsibility for screening and directing communication between clinic staff, consulting staff, continuing care providers, students, university faculty and staff, and the public.

Responsible for evaluating and documenting function of emergency equipment and for maintaining stock medication supplies.

May exercise functional supervision over students or health aids.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Iowa Board of Nursing, or eligible for temporary work permit. Responsible to take the required continuing education hours to maintain a valid LPN certification.

Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Desirable Qualification
Previous experience working with patient populations experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (relevant to this recruitment) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.

This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will have to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Professional references will be needed later in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .