Rn/Lpn/Cma Clinic

Horizon Health•Paris, IL

16h

About The Position

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility with 25 inpatient beds in Paris, Illinois, and outpatient settings that include Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. The organization has served Edgar County since 1968 and continues to expand its services and locations. The RN, LPN, or CMA has both administrative and clinical responsibilities. The position communicates with and assists in the direct care of patients and facilities, supports timely patient flow, and assists healthcare providers in delivering optimal care to patients of all age groups. The role also supports clinic operations, patient education, communication, and coordination of care. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pay depends on the applicable years of experience: RN, $23.855–$38.168 per hour; LPN, $18.122–$28.329 per hour; CMA, $15.750–$25.216 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Illinois license as an RN, LPN, or CMA.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of the nursing process and its use.
Good nursing practice skills.
Ability to perform complex and varied tasks in a fast-paced work environment subject to stress and interruption.

Responsibilities

Maintain good rapport with coworkers and medical providers and help create a pleasant work environment as an asset to the patient’s medical team.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist healthcare providers with examinations as needed.
Prepare, administer, and order medications as delegated and directed by the provider, and document appropriately.
Complete and properly document point-of-care testing when performed in the department.
Share and discuss diagnostic results from completed tests as delegated by the provider.
Handle telephone calls and use triage to prioritize patient requests and calls.
Add patients to the schedule and monitor patient throughput.
Use office equipment to support communication and coordination of patient care.
Maintain the physical office environment and equipment, and report equipment requiring repair.
Conduct patient-visit intake, capturing historical and current wellness information, screenings, and a complete set of vital signs.
Inventory supplies and communicate supply needs.
Communicate with interdisciplinary services regarding patient needs, following behavioral standards.
Provide professional, friendly, and caring customer service to patients and families.
Follow proper infection-control procedures.
Obtain specimens and follow appropriate handling guidelines.
Queue orders and testing for authorized sign-off.
Prioritize incoming communications and results to manage clinical workflows.
Assist with obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies.
Receive and provide reports on patient status between levels of care within departments.
Provide front-line service recovery.
Educate patients about new diagnoses, chronic disease progression, and new medications.
Perform other activities in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives as required.