Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Weight Loss & Wellness (418)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide a wide range of patient care activities in the clinic under physician supervision. Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, patient education, and telephone triage.

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program is required, along with LPN licensure and CPR certification. Strong communication and typing skills, plus basic computer experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
• LPN licensure is required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Typing proficiency and good grammar are expected.
• Prior computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seek supervision before initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities.
• Follow nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation for patients.
• Practice within professional scope and standards of care.
• Access PHI following Minimum Necessary standards; document thoroughly.
• Assist with patient flow, room setup, examinations, treatments, and specimens.

Skills

Typing proficiency

Excellent verbal communication

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Prior computer experience

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

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: 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.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry: LPN licensure required. Valid CPR certification required.

Experience: Prior computer experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to exhibit average typing and grammatical skills, a typing proficiency test may be required. Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities.
• 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.

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.