Licensed Practical Nurse- Adult Medicine

Crossing Healthcare•Decatur, IL

19d•$23 - $35

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for direct patient care per physician instructions and in keeping with license training limitations. The LPN routes and maintains patient flow, delivers care and handles emergencies as they occur

Requirements

must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing
CPR certified
Currently licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high level of organization
Ability to learn reasonably quickly
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to multi-task
Ability to relate to persons of various economic levels and cultures
Ability to remain relaxed and calm under stressful situations
Ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish desirable
Ability to work independently and cooperatively
Above average level of interest in working with people and data
Cooperative and non-competitive attitude with ability to take initiative
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment
Familiarity with local mental health and social service networks
High proficiency in nursing procedures and use of medical equipment appropriate to the job
Patient and staff friendly with excellent communication skills
Proficiency in use of telephone system, computer, and basic office equipment
Working knowledge of adult and/or pediatric nursing and medications
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to deliver medical services and use equipment.
Ability to work in conditions that include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissues, contagious diseases and/or other potentially hazardous materials
Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform manipulative skills
Moderate physical exertion including frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching and carrying moderately heavy loads (up to 25 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of successful experience in a clinical setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses patients’ condition and medical needs
Assists in performing waived laboratory tests
Attends nursing in service and continuing education programs
Evaluates walk-in patients and makes appropriate decisions
Identifies primary patient problem(s) and classifies problems as emergent, urgent or non- urgent
Informs providers of abnormal, acute or threatening conditions
Maintains a clean, pleasant and safe clinic environment
Maintains accurate and legible patient information and records
Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the healthcare team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals.
Oversees tracking of referrals and tests performed off site
Provides medical care, education, instruction and referrals under supervision of provider
Receives and responds appropriately to telephone inquiries from patients
Records and documents patient information and encounters per protocol
Responds to requests for medication refills using clinical protocols
Reviews lab, x-ray and emergency room reports and responds as appropriate
Using established protocols, summons patients and prepares them to be seen by providers
Works closely with team members to prepare pre-visit paperwork
Performs other duties, as required