About this LPN role at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
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LPNJob Description
Clinic Nurses are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s).
Department: Medical Oncology
Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week
Shift: 1st shift
Required: High School Diploma, LPN, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $23.87
Location: Cancer Center
Sign-on Bonus $5,000!
Responsibilities
Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes., Administers medication as directed by the provider. Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated., At provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation. Documents responses to patient history/screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations.Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens., Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens., May assist with collection of various patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements. Assists providers with patient exams/ treatments/procedures. Documents appropriate data/information. Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up. Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities., May assist with scheduling patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits. Accompanies provider during clinic and documents a variety of data in patient electronic medical record. Enters orders in the electronic medical record in order to achieve meaningful use standards. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies/protocols., Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies. Cleans/stocks exam rooms/work spaces on an on-going basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies/protocols. This includes responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines.
Requirements
High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationCompensation
Estimated Compensation Range
$23.87 - $37.00Pay based on experience
