Clinic Nurse

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

12d•$24 - $37

About The Position

Clinic Nurses provide assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. They perform clinical measurements, collect data, document data and provider-directed information clearly and accurately in patient records, and function as clinical support staff to providers. This position is in the Urology department and is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the first shift. Pay is based on experience; the posting lists a starting rate of $20.59 for CMAs and $23.87 for LPNs, with an estimated compensation range of $23.87–$37.00. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is offered. The posting lists CMA or LPN as required, along with BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. The requirements section also specifies high school education, graduation from an accredited LPN program, and an Illinois LPN license.

Requirements

High school education.
CMA or LPN qualification, as stated in the job description.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Graduate of an accredited LPN program, as listed in the requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, as listed in the requirements.

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stock exam rooms and work spaces, maintaining supplies and following infection-control policies, including discarding outdated items and labeling and discarding opened multi-dose vials according to guidelines.
Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments according to practice needs and infection-control regulations and document the work in alignment with 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, or specimens.
Obtain provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify the accuracy of information communicated.
Perform and document laboratory duties, which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, and routine basic waived testing; coordinate reference-lab testing, specimens, reports, and related documentation.
Perform 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.
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 when directed, with accurate documentation.
Schedule patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits.