Licensed Practical Nurse - NorthPointe Pain Management
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. In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse supports providers and clinical staff in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy pain management practice. Responsibilities include 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; and responding appropriately during medical emergencies. Additional duties include 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, and completing patient-related paperwork, including FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability forms. The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as an important member of the care team, helping to ensure efficient clinic operations and an exceptional patient experience.
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
- Prepare patient documentation and medical record in preparation for appointment.
- Escort patient to room, obtains vitals and updates medical record, which would include a brief medical history or chief complaint, current medication, allergies, smoking status, pain status, immunization status, and all meaningful use data collection.
- Prepare patient for examination or procedure.
- Ensure consent is signed and dated for procedures and performs "Time out" with Physician/LIP when appropriate.
- Assist Physician/LIP with examinations and/or procedures.
- Administer medications ordered by Physicians/LIP and update medical record after administering medication.
- Maintain and update accurate electronic medical record.
- Receive and handle telephone calls to department. Assist with triaging calls under the supervision of a licensed health care professional.
- Assist Physician/LIP with educating the patient and families.
- Demonstrate effectiveness and courtesy in scheduling patients for appointments.
- Ensure patient safety while handling, transporting and providing medications to patients; protects patients from various hazards, falls, disease exposure, etc.
- Review basic physical, psychological and social needs of patients and their families.
- Adhere to infection control policies.
- Demonstrate ability to navigate efficiently computer software applicable to department.
- Perform unit specific duties according to established unit-based competencies.
- Participate in quality assurance activities.
- Ensure appropriate supplies are on hand
- Assure timely completion of assigned duties.
Benefits
- Benefits Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
