Flex Clinical RN/LPN - OB 1st

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Flex Clinical Staff member to provide patient care under physician supervision in a busy Illinois office. The role focuses on accurate data collection, vital signs, and assisting with examinations.

You will support the physician, maintain patient records, ensure confidentiality, and participate in ongoing education. LPN or RN licensure in Illinois and CPR within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LPN or RN in Illinois.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical information, vital signs and test results for physician review and document in medical record.
• Assist physician by handing instruments, preparing equipment, and providing dressings.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Ensure continuity of care by following treatment plans, scheduling tests, and relaying results to providers and patients.
• Advocate for patients by protecting rights and addressing service concerns.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain professionalism and comply with policies including confidentiality.
• Attend education programs and stay current with literature; comply with incident reporting.
• Offer excellent customer service and adhere to Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Orient new personnel to the specialty and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Education

LPN/RN education

Job description

Job Description

The Flex Clinical Staff member is responsible for patient care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of their scope of practice and managing the operations of the office on a daily basis.

Job Description

The Flex Clinical Staff member is responsible for patient care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of their scope of practice and managing the operations of the office on a daily basis.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examination and documents in the medical record.
• Assist the physician in the examination treatment of the patient by handing instruments, providing dressings, preparing equipment, etc. according to Infection Control Policy.
• Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
• Provides for continuity of care with patient treatment plans prescribed by the provider by putting in orders, scheduling tests and procedures, relaying patient results to providers and patients as appropriate, make referrals to other agencies, obtaining prior authorizations or certifications as needed.
• Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give attention to complaints regarding service.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to performance standards including dress code.
• Insure confidentiality for patients and staff.
• Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals and literature, and documents for yearly evaluation.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Orient new personnel to specialty.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Educated as an LPN or RN by an approved program.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current licensure in the state of Illinois or certification for CMA.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and that, which is delegated.

Working Environment

• Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients/families.
• Sitting vs. standing averages to 50-50%.
• Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1