LPN Clinic Nurse

Madison County Government • Wood River, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides professional nursing and screening services in the clinic, in the community, and in the home to prevent or reduce the spread of diseases and/or conditions in our community.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of vision and hearing training programs as prescribed by the Illinois Department of Public Health or a current IDPH Vision and Hearing certificate
• Certification from a one-year practical nurse’s school
• An Illinois State LPN license
• One (1) year of related experience
• A valid Driver’s License
• Must complete any and all prescribed certifications and/or courses relevant to position

Responsibilities

• Provides immunization services to adults and children by following ACIP guidelines and physician orders
• Provides tuberculosis screening services to adult and children by following physician standing orders
• Provides vision and hearing screenings for preschool children as outlined by the IDPH grant and guidelines
• Provides vision and hearing screenings for school age children by following current guidelines
• Follows up with individuals in need of assistance
• Checks the operation of screening equipment and schedules calibrations or other needed maintenance
• Provides other clinic services such as, but not limited to, pregnancy testing by following MD standing orders
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch
• 14 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation, Sick, and Personal days that begin accruing day one
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED