LPN, Physicians Office

Hopedale Medical Complex; Tremont (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Tremont is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to assist physicians and ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient exams, documentation, and coordination of care. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a valid nursing license. Join a supportive team committed to providing excellent healthcare services.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience in orthopedic or spine office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient care and exams.
• Document patient history and vital signs.
• Schedule surgeries and manage patient communications.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse License

Job description

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Job Preview

The Tremont Physician’s Office nursing staff will assist all physicians and ensure that the patients receive prompt professional care. Assist at satellite offices as needed.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist physicians as needed with patient care and exams.
2. Prepare pediatric/adult patients for exam. Document patient history and chief complaint. Review and record current medication, record vital signs. Record pediatric patient statistics on an appropriate growth chart. Update problem list if applicable.
3. Provide and document complete and thorough patient and family education.
4. Document all telephone calls/interactions.
5. Schedule surgeries ordered by physician when Central Scheduler is not available, obtaining all necessary forms and ordering all requested pre-op labs and x-rays. Provide pre-op instructions.
6. Call in prescription medication refills to pharmacy after physician approval.
7. Ensure all lab and x-ray results are reviewed by the appropriate physician.
8. Clean and stock physician exam rooms with necessary supplies.
9. Telephone triage--record clear, concise caller information and deliver to the appropriate physician for review with the chart.
10. Administer medications to patients as ordered by physicians.
11. RNs will flush Mediports.
12. Explain/obtain ABN from Medicare patients.
13. Assist with the completion of insurance and disability forms.
14. Assist with daily and monthly departmental cleaning duties.
15. Manage the care of walk-in (nurse-only) patient visits.
16. Assist with ongoing updates of departmental policies and procedures.
17. Notify patients of test results after reviewed by physician.
18. Provide leadership and guidance to non-licensed office personnel including medical assistants, receptionists, and clerical staff.
19. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Medical Arts Director or physicians.

Requirements:

1. Valid state of Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license is required.
2. CPR/AED certification (or the ability to obtain upon hire) is required.
3. Experience in an orthopedic, spine, or other subspecialty office is preferred.
4. The ability to multi-task while providing outstanding patient care is required.
5. High level customer service skills and genuine care toward people are required.
6. Strong organizational skills are required.
7. Dependability is required.
8. Great written and verbal communication skills are required.
9. Professionalism and mature demeanor are required.
10. Ability to work in a fast-paced department, handle a variety of tasks, handle frequent interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information is required.
11. Ability to participate in on-call rotation is required.

Physical Demands:

• Work requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
• Work requires ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Work requires ability to stand, walk and kneel.
• Work requires ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, have manual dexterity and color vision and communicate with other people.
• Work requires ability to use a keyboard (typewriter, work processor or computer) to enter and transform information or data daily.
• Work requires the ability for close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work requires ability to push and/or pull wheelchairs or gurneys.