Pain Clinic Staff Office LPN

Hillsboro Area Hospital•Hillsboro, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

A Staff Office Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, physician, or practitioner to perform patient care activities and related services that support patients’ personal needs and comfort. The LPN assists with patient care through the nursing process, considering patients’ developmental stages, aging process, and cultural diversity as appropriate to licensure. The role also assists with care and preparation of clinic and procedural patients, including in clinic settings and minor treatment areas, and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective care delivery and desired patient outcomes. The position coordinates clinic patient care, supports outpatient procedures and follow-up, provides patient education and procedure instructions, and helps maintain clinical instruments, supplies, and records. It requires professional conduct, safe work practices, patient confidentiality, and the ability to work with patients, visitors, and staff across age groups. The role is full-time, with a stated pay range of $24.25–$30.31 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
Hold and maintain an Illinois LPN license, as applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Ability to pass position-specific competencies is preferred.
Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice.
Knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
Knowledge and practice of Universal Precautions.
Ability to communicate, teach, and interact with patients, visitors, and staff across all age groups.
Ability to work well with a diverse team and under pressure with time constraints.
Ability to concentrate and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to stay organized, manage assignments efficiently, anticipate problems, and suggest solutions.
Good mental health and emotional maturity.
Ability to respect patients’ emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs and preserve their dignity.
Ability to follow expected work practices, work safely, maintain patient confidentiality, and complete required training.
Physical demands include vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environmental requirements; further details are provided separately.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions without compromising patient care.

Nice To Haves

One year of office experience preferred.
Ability to pass specific competencies for this position preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and document pertinent health data using appropriate assessment techniques for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Deliver safe, high-quality patient care and coordinate clinic care, including scheduling procedures and follow-up appointments.
Promote therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Assist with procedure preauthorization as needed.
Make clinical decisions and set workload priorities based on clinical knowledge and individual patient needs.
Give patients appropriate pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions.
Provide relevant teaching materials to patients and significant others, and document education in the clinic record.
Assist with outpatient office procedures and follow-up care.
Prepare minor treatment areas for specific procedures as appropriate.
Wash and decontaminate instruments, and clean and prepare them for sterilization as needed.
Ensure patient demographic information in the EHR is correct.
Monitor ongoing assessment data and promptly notify the physician or surgeon of changes in patient condition.
Check and maintain appropriate pharmacy and central-supply inventory.
Make follow-up calls to patients and field patient calls and questions as a liaison.
Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
Represent the organization positively and professionally and follow Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.
Maintain required education and training, comply with HIPAA and safety requirements, use required PPE, and promptly report safety issues, injuries, illnesses, and near misses through SafetyZone.
Receive training and attend meetings required by the Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct, and understand when to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer about possible fraud or abuse concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change with or without prior notice.