Clinic LPN, Day Shift

Mercy Health System; United States; Presencial; USD 31.000 - 49.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive pay

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Resumo da vaga

Mercyhealth is seeking an LPN to assist with patient rooming, data collection, and preparation for exams. You will administer medications, perform EKGs and venipuncture, and document care according to standards. The role supports referrals and clinic initiatives within a compliant care setting.

Licensed practical nursing is required with state licensure, and Wisconsin/Illinois ladder options for RN progression are noted as part of career development.

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Wisconsin: RN ladder option to obtain RN certificate.
• Illinois: ladder option completed for designated RN program.

Responsabilidades

• Room patients, collect assessment data and prepare accordingly.
• Administer injections and medications as ordered.
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture as needed.
• Document in the medical record according to standards of care.
• Coordinate referrals through insurance and physician offices.
• Support QA/I activities and clinic initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Clinical nursing

Vital signs

Medication administration

Phlebotomy

Patient education

Formação

LPN program

RN ladder option Wisconsin

Ladder option Illinois

Descrição da vaga

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need. Collects patient data and documents in the medical record. Prepares and maintains patient charts. Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures. Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed. Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient. Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage Documents according to standards of care. Provides patient treatments as ordered. Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider orRN. Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice. Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives. May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review. Assists with preparation of staff for surveys. Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned Administers specified medications and nursing interventions as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act. Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN. Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient. Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed. Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens. Participates in QA & I. Orders and maintains supplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing. Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program. Experience in clinical setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

SUPERVISES N/A

PAY RANGE: $22.28 - $35.66

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.