Physician Clinic LPN—Wound Clinic

Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center Beatrice, NE 68310, US

Job Duties:

The Physician Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) coordinates clinic activities for assigned clinic and provides patient care. This LPN is responsible for meeting the approved Standards of Practice, manages supplies and equipment in the clinic, and for promoting collaboration with physician and other health care providers.

Qualifications:

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma. Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the State of Nebraska. Current CPR/BLS. As part of the Wound Care team, the Physician Clinic LPN would need to obtain a Wound Treatment Associate certification from an accredited program required within 1 year of employment (paid by BCH).

Shift Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday; days hours

Benefits:

Student Loan Reimbursement

Medical | Dental | Vision

Flexible Spending | Health Savings

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (paid by BCH)

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (paid by BCH)

Retirement Savings Plans

401k discretionary contributions

Employee Assistance Program (paid by BCH)

Identity Theft Protection

Aflac Voluntary Benefits

Pharmacy special pricing

Paid Time Off | Extended Illness Bank | Bereavement

Wellness program | gym reimbursement

Onsite education classes

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