LPN/RN, Dermatology/Wound Care Float

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgive

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL is seeking a LPN/RN for Dermatology/Wound Care float. You will provide professional nursing care in the office setting and support the physician with patient assessments and education.

The position requires IL nursing licensure, BLS within 30 days, and prior medical office experience is preferred. Day shift, 32 scheduled hours weekly with comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Practical Nursing Licensure required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Previous Medical Office experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments is strongly preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data by physical assessment of patients with outcomes expected by physician.
• Reports problems based on assessment to the physician.
• Suggests nursing actions to prevent, reduce, or eliminate health problems.
• Performs basic nursing care under direction of the physician or RN.
• Shares observations of patient progress with the physician.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment directions.
• May chart on behalf of the provider in the exam room; chart must include name, title, date and time and be signed by the provider.
• Assigns ICD-10 codes on charge sheets or in EMR for billing and monitors CPT coding.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Tools

EMR software

Blood draw

Job description

## LPN/RN, Dermatology/Wound Care FloatApply: LOC002 Main Clinic: All Clinic Locations: Full time: Posted Today: R-3763**Our growth is creating great opportunities!** Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. **Shift**Day Shift, Various Hours**Scheduled Weekly Hours**32**POSITION PURPOSE****:** Following the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act and under the direction of the office physician or office Registered Nurse, provides professional nursing care for office patients. Working as a member of the medical office health care team, promotes wellness and quality patient care.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:*** Gathers data by physical assessment of persons with a predictable outcome for the physician; documents in chart or EMR if applicable.* Reports problems based on assessment to the physician.* Suggests nursing actions that can prevent, reduce, or eliminate health problems to the physician.* Performs basic nursing care under the direction of the physician or registered nurse, and documents in chart or EMR if applicable.* Shares observations of the progress of the patient reaching established goals with the physician.* Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment directions for the physician.* May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room. Chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry. Chart must then be signed off on by the provider.* Assigns ICD-10 codes on charge sheets or in EMR for billing office and monitors CPT coding to assure proper documentation exists for the physician.* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.**SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** Current Illinois Practical Nursing Licensure required.* Previous Medical Office experience preferred.* BLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.* Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments is strongly preferred.* Prior knowledge in drawing blood preferred.* Basic computer knowledge preferred.* Demonstrates ability to document patient needs and assessments.* Demonstrates knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in the physician office. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric patient group.**Compensation Range**$23.20 - $45.00**Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions**Health and Dental InsuranceIMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)Medical and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingLife InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityOptional InsurancesPaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement and Loan ForgivenessGift Shop DiscountCGH Day Care DiscountCGH Dietary DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramCGH Pharmacy DiscountCGH Vision Center DiscountThank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.