Licensed Practical Nurse - NorthPointe Pain Management

Beloit Health System•Roscoe, IL

5d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Beloit Clinic - NorthPointe Pain Management as a Licensed Practical Nurse! As a busy specialty clinic focused on helping patients manage acute and chronic pain, we are seeking a caring, organized, and energetic professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives. Shift: 1st Schedule: 8a-5p Hours per week: 32 hours per week Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible Department: NorthPointe Pain Management

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Current state of Illinois LPN licensure.
Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
Strong critical thinking abilities
Requires excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills

Nice To Haves

Two years clinical experience desirable
Preferred Experience with Electronic Medical Records and prior experience in Pain Management.

Responsibilities

Supports providers and clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy pain management practice.
Rooming patients; obtaining and documenting medical histories, vital signs, and other pertinent patient information.
Monitoring patient flow.
Returning patient phone calls.
Administering medications as directed.
Assisting with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Maintaining accurate medical records.
Stocking exam rooms.
Responding appropriately during medical emergencies.
Assisting with scheduling appointments.
Obtaining prior authorizations and pre-certifications.
Processing medication refill requests according to established protocols.
Assisting with a variety of clinical functions.
Ordering and maintaining supplies.
Cleaning and preparing exam rooms.
Completing patient-related paperwork, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability forms.
Prepare patient documentation and medical records in advance of appointments.
Escort patients to examination rooms, obtain and document vital signs, and update medical records, including medical history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, smoking status, pain assessment, immunization status, and required quality and regulatory data.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
Ensure required consents are completed, signed, and dated prior to procedures, and participate in procedural "time-outs" with the Physician/Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) as appropriate.
Assist Physicians/LIPs with examinations and procedures.
Administer medications as ordered by the Physician/LIP and accurately document administration in the medical record.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records.
Receive and manage telephone calls to the department and assist with call triage under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional.
Assist Physicians/LIPs in educating patients and their families regarding care plans, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
Demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and effectiveness when scheduling patient appointments.
Promote patient safety while handling, transporting, and administering medications and while protecting patients from hazards, falls, and potential disease exposure.
Assess and address the basic physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families.
Adhere to established infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency in using computer systems and software applications relevant to the department.
Perform unit-specific responsibilities in accordance with established competency requirements.
Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
Ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available and appropriately stocked.
Complete assigned duties accurately and within established timeframes.