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.

Key Job Responsibilities

(10%) OTHER DUTIES

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

(75%) DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Provide direct patient care nurse visits utilizing standing orders with supervision from a licensed provider, based on nursing practice standards.
• Meets needs of providers in assigned clinic area when needed with rooming and assisting with appointments.
• Provide health education based on evidence-based practice resources and best practice guidelines.
• Administer medications and injections per standing order or provider order.
• Obtains lab specimens per standing order or provider order such as rapid strep, drug screens and urine specimens.
• Provide in-person and phone triage service for patients who walk-in or call the Student Health Center.
• Educate patients on how and when to use the health care delivery system and how to identify personnel resources.
• Document interactions as part of the permanent medical record.
• Initiates and provides emergency care as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in stressful, urgent situations.

(15%) INDIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs and covers front desk duties, as needed, answering phones and scheduling appointments using the electronic health record.
• Play an active role with facilitation of clinic efficiency and effectiveness by working collaboratively with other team members.
• 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).
• 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.