LPN/RN, Dermatology

CGH Medical Center • Dixon, CA

1d • $23 - $35

About The Position

Following the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act and under the direction of the office physician or office Registered Nurse, the LPN/RN provides professional nursing care for office patients. As a member of the medical office health care team, the role promotes wellness and quality patient care. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week on a day shift with various hours.

Requirements

• Current Illinois Practical Nursing Licensure is required.
• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Demonstrated ability to document patient needs and assessments.
• Knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served in the physician office, including knowledge of growth and development principles and the ability to assess and interpret patient-status data to identify needs and provide appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, and/or geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments strongly preferred.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather data through physical assessment of patients with predictable outcomes for the physician and document findings in the chart or EMR, if applicable.
• Report problems based on assessments to the physician.
• Suggest nursing actions to the physician that can prevent, reduce, or eliminate health problems.
• Perform basic nursing care under the direction of the physician or registered nurse and document care in the chart or EMR, if applicable.
• Share observations about the patient's progress toward established goals with the physician.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medication and treatment directions from the physician.
• Chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room, including the name, title, date, and time of the entry; ensure the provider signs off on the chart.
• Assign ICD-10 codes on charge sheets or in the EMR for billing and monitor CPT coding to ensure proper documentation exists for the physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed