Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Chatham (418H)

Memorial Health; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform nursing care, patient assessment, and educational activities in a clinic setting. The role involves assisting physicians, administering prescribed medications, and responding to patient calls under supervision.

The position requires an LPN license, CPR certification, and CME maintenance, with prior clinic experience and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice practical nursing.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Maintains CME as required by state.
• Prior computer experience preferred.
• Experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Pass assessments: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for patients in person and over the phone.
• Assists provider with exams and procedures and administers prescribed medications.
• Prepares exam rooms, stocks supplies, and assists with patient flow and diagnostic testing.
• Documents patient information accurately and maintains PHI safeguards.
• Performs CLIA-waived testing and basic EKGs, spirometry, and other tests as directed.
• Coordinates referrals, pre-certifications, and insurance documentation.
• Strives to improve processes with the team to enhance patient satisfaction.

Skills

Listening

Data Entry

Medical Spelling

Education

Practical Nursing License (LPN)

CPR Certification

CME Maintenance

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary

***Sign-On Bonus Offered***

Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, including general nursing care, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, education of patients and families, and response to patient telephone calls. All care is provided under the supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

Valid state license to practice practical nursing required. Valid CPR certification required. Maintains state required CME.

Experience

Prior computer experience preferred. Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.

Responsibilities/Duties

Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly. Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use. Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider. Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies. Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Pay Transparency

$23.06 - $36.90 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.