Clinic Nurse
About The Position
Clinic Nurses assist providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. They perform clinical measurements and collect patient data, document data and provider-directed information accurately in patient records, and function as clinical support staff to providers. The position is in the Gastro department. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Compensation 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- CMA or LPN qualification; the requirements section specifies graduation from an accredited LPN program and an active Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse credential.
- BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Accepts reassignment as directed by management based on staffing levels and patient volumes.
- Administers medication as directed by the provider.
- Assists providers with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms and workspaces, maintains adequate supplies, follows infection-control policies, discards outdated items, and labels and discards opened multi-dose vials according to guidelines.
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments according to practice needs and infection-control requirements, and documents these tasks in accordance with system policies and protocols.
- Collects patient data, including heights, weights, vital signs, and other measurements.
- Documents appropriate data and information, and keeps providers informed of patient requests, needs, and observations relevant to assessment, care, and follow-up.
- Documents responses to patient history and screening questions for provider assessments and examinations.
- Follows Universal Precautions when handling patients, equipment, instruments, and specimens.
- Accurately documents medication histories.
- Performs and documents laboratory duties, which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, and routine basic waived testing; coordinates reference laboratory testing, specimens, reports, and related documentation.
- Performs general clerical duties as needed, including receiving and mailing test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing, and monitoring or ordering supplies.
- Relays information between providers and clients, including patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities; communicates provider advice, instructions, orders, and results as directed and documents communications accurately.
- Routes messages to providers as appropriate.
- Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral, or additional office visits.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
