Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Urgent Care-Decatur (418H)

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Home Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under physician supervision in a clinic setting, and to handle some business office functions depending on clinic size. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, quality, and stewardship in patient care and operations.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, documentation, patient flow management, ordering and performing CLIA-waived tests, EKGs, and spirometry as needed, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Valid state license to practice practical nursing required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Maintains state required CME.
• Prior computer experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Candidates must successfully pass assessments during the interview process: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including stocking supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered, and cleaning/disinfecting exam area.
• Assists with diagnostic testing including obtaining/preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results; performs CLIA-waived testing; may perform EKGs, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, and other testing as directed.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense; obtains insurance referrals and pre-certifications; sources cost-effective supplies.
• Collaborates with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and aims to provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Performs a wide variety of activities which may include both direct patient care activities for the clinic's patients of all ages, as well as business office functions, depending on the size of the assigned clinic. All patient care is provided under the direct supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Embodies the Memorial Health Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision.n

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.