LPN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 30,692 - 49,125; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rockford, Illinois. The ideal candidate will assist with patient care, facilitate examinations, and administer medications as directed. The role requires a valid LPN license and CPR certification. You will document patient information and monitor compliance with healthcare standards.

Join our caring team to provide quality healthcare and support your community. A competitive salary range of $22.28 - $35.66 per hour is offered, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
• Documents patient data in the medical record.
• Administers injections and medications as ordered.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program

Completed RN Program for Wisconsin

Ladder Option Approved RN Program for Illinois

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• R rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
• Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts.
• Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
• Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed.
• Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
• Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects.
• Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Provides patient treatments as ordered.
• Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider or RN.
• Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives.
• May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review.
• Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.
• Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned
• Administers specified medications and nursing interventions as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
• Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN.
• Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient.
• Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed.
• Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens.
• Participates in QA & I.
• Orders and maintains supplies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR

Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.

Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.

Experience in clinical setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

PAY RANGE

$22.28 - $35.66

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.