Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Koke Mill (418H)

Memorial Care; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance options

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL seeks a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our on-site team. You will perform a wide range of patient care activities under physician supervision, including medication administration, education for patients and families, and handling patient telephone inquiries.

Requirements include a valid LPN license, CPR certification, and ongoing CME. Prior clinic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
• Assists with patient flow, room preparation and provider exams/procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Documents care accurately and completely.
• Performs CLIA-waived testing and basic monitoring (EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry).

Skills

Nursing process

Documentation

Data entry

EKG testing

Vital signs

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

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 a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients, 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.

Job Description

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

• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• health/ dental/ vision insurance options

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/