Clinic Nurse

Sarah Bush Lincoln

5d•$24 - $37

About The Position

Clinic Nurses assist providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. The role includes clinical measurements and data collection, patient and office-related duties, and clear, accurate documentation of data and provider-directed information in patient records. Clinic Nurses function as clinical support staff to providers in the Effingham Pediatrics department. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on the first shift. Pay is based on experience; the posting lists starting rates of $20.59 for a CMA and $23.87 for an LPN, with an estimated compensation range of $23.87–$37.00. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma.
CMA or LPN qualification.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

Accept reassignment at management’s direction and discretion as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes.
Administer medication as directed by the provider.
Assist providers with patient exams, treatments, and procedures.
Clean and stock exam rooms and work spaces on an ongoing basis, following regulatory and system infection-control policies and protocols; discard outdated items and label and discard opened multi-dose vials according to guidelines.
Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments as needed, and document tasks in accordance with infection-control regulations and system policies and protocols.
Collect patient data, including heights, weights, vital signs, and other measurements.
Document appropriate data and information, and keep providers informed of patient requests, needs, and observations relevant to assessment, care, and follow-up.
Document responses to patient history and screening questions for providers’ assessments and examinations.
Follow Universal Precautions when in contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and specimens.
Document medication histories accurately.
Perform and document laboratory duties, which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, and routine basic waived testing; coordinate reference laboratory testing specimens, reports, and related documentation.
Perform general clerical duties as required, including receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing, and monitoring or ordering supplies.
Relay information between providers and clients, including patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities. Communicate provider advice, instructions, orders, and results as directed, with accurate documentation.
Route messages to providers as appropriate.
Schedule patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits.