WCHC Primary Care Nuse/CMA - Lawrenceville Medical Clinic

Wabash General Hospital•Lawrenceville, IL

10d

About The Position

The Physician's Office Nurse assists the provider in delivering health care services. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, administering medications, monitoring medication usage, updating patient records, communicating with patients and families about medical questions, making referrals, and participating in patient education, infection control, and quality improvement. The nurse prepares exam and treatment rooms, ensures cleanliness and sterilization, and orders, prepares, and maintains supplies and equipment. The role also screens telephone calls, takes messages about medical questions, relays prescription messages to the physician, performs diagnostic and proficiency testing, records tests performed or sent to other laboratories, and maintains patients’ electronic medical records. The nurse advises and assists support personnel with scheduling tests and treatments and completes FMLA and workers’ compensation forms accurately and on time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Illinois license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, or current CMA qualification.
Current CPR certification.
Good working knowledge of the nursing process.
Strong nursing practice skills, including physical assessment skills.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the provider in delivering health care services.
Take vital signs and assist with treatments.
Administer medications and monitor medication usage.
Update patient records and maintain electronic medical records.
Communicate with patients and families about medical issues and questions, and make referrals to other care providers.
Participate in patient education, infection control, and quality improvement.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring sterilization processes are completed.
Order, prepare, and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
Screen telephone calls for referral to the physician, take messages about medical questions, and relay prescription messages to the physician.
Perform diagnostic testing and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials.
Maintain accurate records of testing performed or sent to other laboratories.
Advise and assist support personnel in scheduling tests and treatments.
Accurately and promptly complete FMLA and workers’ compensation forms.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Free internal prescription program.
Employer contributions to insurance premiums.
457(b) plan with employer matching.
401(a) plan with employer contributions.
Paid vacation days, from 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
Paid sick days, 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
Six observed paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules.
Employer-provided life insurance, with optional additional coverage available at the employee’s expense.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs (EAP).
Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness programs.
Volunteer opportunities.
Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.