LPN Team Care - CMPG Fam Med Metamora

Carle Health•Metamora, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN, under the direction of a health care provider and Team Care Clinical Nurse LPN, is responsible for delivering patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of patients. Carle Health is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of patients and communities. Carle Health has nearly 17,000 team members and providers supporting patient care across central and southeastern Illinois, including eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. The organization is also involved in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Methodist College. Several Carle Health facilities hold Magnet® designations for nursing care, offering opportunities for growth and life-long careers.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Certificate of Completion: Licensed Practical Nurse
College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.
Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.
May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes.
Place urinary catheters per protocol.
Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider.
Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.
Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status.
Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.
Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.
Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records
Making sure all gaps in care are closed.
Documents a thorough medical history from patient
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
Responds to patients needs in a timely manner.
Performing assigned duties, including administration of medication, wound care, treatments, and procedures.