Pain Clinic Staff Office LPN
About The Position
A Staff Office Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, or practitioner. The LPN performs patient care activities and related services to support patients’ personal needs and comfort, and assists with patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while considering age, human development, and cultural diversity as appropriate to licensure. The role supports patients in clinic settings and minor treatment areas and collaborates with other professional disciplines to promote effective care and desired patient outcomes. The position includes coordinating clinic visits and procedures, supporting outpatient procedures and follow-up care, preparing treatment areas and instruments, maintaining records and supplies, and communicating with patients and clinicians. The LPN is expected to uphold Hillsboro Health’s standards, maintain patient confidentiality and safety, and complete required education and training.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing.
- Hold and maintain Illinois LPN licensure, as applicable.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Proficient oral and written communication.
- Ability to pass position-specific competencies is preferred.
- Ability to work well with a diverse team, under pressure and time constraints, and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to concentrate and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to communicate, teach, and interact with patients, visitors, and staff across age groups.
- Ability to maintain knowledge of nursing practice, sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment and procedures, and Universal Precautions.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and working in the described environment; reasonable accommodation may be made where possible without compromising patient care.
Nice To Haves
- One year of office experience preferred.
- Ability to pass specific competencies for the position preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect and document pertinent health data using appropriate assessment techniques and interventions for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate clinic patient 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.
- Provide appropriate pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions.
- Provide relevant teaching materials to patients and significant others and document this in the clinic record.
- Assist with outpatient office procedures and follow-up care.
- Prepare minor treatment areas for procedures as required.
- Wash and decontaminate instruments; clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as needed.
- Ensure patient demographic information in the EHR is correct.
- Use ongoing assessment data and promptly notify the physician or surgeon of changes in a patient’s condition.
- Check and maintain appropriate pharmacy and central supply inventory.
- Make follow-up calls to patients and field patient calls and questions.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may change with or without prior notice.
- Represent the organization positively and professionally.
- Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
- Support an environment consistent with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values and follow Hillsboro Health Standards of Behavior.
- Follow workplace practices, safety requirements, protocols for required protective equipment, and HIPAA requirements; maintain patient confidentiality.
- Report unsafe conditions or equipment, safety issues, job-related injuries or illnesses, and near misses through SafetyZone.
- Complete and maintain required education and training.
- Attend necessary training or meetings and fulfill responsibilities under Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
