Licensed Practical Nurse - NorthPointe Pain Management

Beloit Health System•Roscoe, IL

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports providers and clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care in a busy specialty clinic focused on acute and chronic pain management. The role contributes to efficient clinic operations and a positive patient experience by preparing patients and documentation, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering ordered medications, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, and supporting patient and family education. The position is scheduled 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 32 hours per week, and is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Illinois LPN licensure.
CPR certification required within three months of hire.
Strong critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication and counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience is desirable.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Prior experience in pain management.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient documentation and medical records before appointments.
Escort patients to rooms; obtain vital signs and update records with medical history or chief complaint, medications, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and meaningful-use data.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; confirm consent is signed and dated and perform a time-out with the Physician/LIP when appropriate.
Assist the Physician/LIP with examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and other clinical functions.
Administer medications as ordered by Physicians/LIP and document administration in the medical record.
Maintain and update accurate electronic medical records.
Monitor patient flow and ensure timely completion of assigned duties.
Receive and handle department telephone calls, return patient calls, and assist with call triage under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
Assist with scheduling appointments and demonstrate courtesy and effectiveness when scheduling patients.
Obtain prior authorizations and pre-certifications and process medication refill requests according to established protocols.
Assist Physicians/LIP with educating patients and families and review patients’ basic physical, psychological, and social needs.
Maintain patient safety when handling, transporting, and providing medications; protect patients from hazards, falls, and disease exposure.
Adhere to infection-control policies and respond appropriately during medical emergencies.
Stock exam rooms; order and maintain appropriate supplies; clean and prepare exam rooms.
Complete patient-related paperwork, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability forms.
Navigate department software efficiently and perform unit-specific duties according to established competencies.
Participate in quality-assurance activities.