The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct basic patient care functions to assist nursing and medical providers in University Health Services with the examination and/or treatment of patients. 

This position will be scheduled to work four, 10 hour shifts a week. 

Regularly works on tasks that are varied and complex. Applies full range and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs; may serve as lead; performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; originality and ingenuity are often required to help establish procedures in functional area; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

75% of the time- Patient Care Services

• Prepare patients for clinic visits performing vital sign check, rooming patient and preparing appropriately for visit.
• Perform duties including but not limited to EKG's, ear lavage, nebulizer treatments, injections, assisting with minor procedures.
• Documentation of patient encounters.
• Assist with training and mentoring of new LPN and RMA staff.
• Participate in educational in-services and educational opportunities for the LPN/MA staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for issues related to nursing care.
• Prepare for and assist clinicians with medical procedures.
• Provide patient education at the LPN level.
• Collect and process off-site medical laboratory specimens.
• Process pharmaceutical refills.
• Administer oral, injectable and specific IV medications and fluids.
• Place and maintain intravenous lines.
• Participate in patient immunization clinics.
• Participate in patient allergy injection clinic.
• Serve in the charge nurse role on a rotating basis with other LPN's.
• Other duties as assigned.

25% of the time- Nonclinical tasks

• Lab QA and participation in oversight.
• Order clinic supplies/devices as directed.
• Other administrative tasks and assignments as identified.
• Supply room, autoclaving and other nonclinical assignments as identified.

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
• The incumbent must be self motivated and willing to work both as a team member in the patient treatment areas and be a self starter in contacting the pharmaceutical companies for samples as well as initiating ordering supplies and materials for clinical services. Experience with problem solving and problem resolution.

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the state of Idaho or state licensure as a Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418, in one of the following compact states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin.

• Successful completion of an accredited LPN program.
• Current state of Idaho LPN licensure in good standing.
• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar setting.
• Solid knowledge of back-office clinic operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent clinical skills within the LPN scope of practice.
• The ability to hold information in confidence.
• A focus on patient-centered care and satisfaction.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy laws

Salary is $24 an hour, commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications as well as a resume with employment history and three professional references.