Licensed Practical Nurse II - LPN (U) (2736)

SIU Medicine • Springfield, IL • $21 - $23 / hour • 10m ago

The LPN provides clinical support to the assigned Division within the Department. Primary responsibility of the position is to ensure that safe quality and efficient health care delivery is provided to patients under the direction of a Medical Doctor (MD), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Registered Nurse (RN).

This position performs daily application of the School's mission and vision in providing the highest level of quality care to our patients, families, and in working with our employees, physicians, and the communities we serve.

Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before 6/20/2024! I. Nursing Duties Time Commitment - 80%
A. Provides clinic nursing care. This care may include but not be limited to obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, providing wound care, performing other nursing procedures, and documenting nursing functions appropriately
B. Schedules procedures, surgeries, admissions, pre-certifications, etc., for patients as directed by the MD, APN, PA, or RN.
C. Assists in clinic by providing clerical support during the clinic by answering the phone, faxing, copying, and performing general clerical duties.
D. Administers medications and performs other nursing procedures, according to SIU LPN employee guidelines.
E. Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing according to clinic protocols. Reports findings to MD, APN, PA, or RN and records on patient medical record.
F. Assists with procedures. Sets up and/or completes procedures as necessary under the direction of the MD, APN, PA, or RN.
G. Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
H. Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures and other testing as ordered by the MD, APN, or PA.
I. Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate.
J. Communicates with call center, patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
K. Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.
L. Assists administrative staff with ensuring accurate and current nursing procedures pertaining to patient care through appropriate observation of the clinical area and reporting of concerns.
M. Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
N. Functions as a primary nurse or back-up nurse as directed, depending on the need. Follows direction of the primary nurse and physician when functioning as the back-up nurse.
O. Performs nursing duties in other Divisions temporarily as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
P. Serves as a resource to departmental staff.

II. Education - 10%
A. Assists in patient teaching and participates in staff and community education programs.
B. Provides orientation to daily clinic activities and training for nursing personnel, students and residents.
C. Assists with instruction of secretaries in the provision of patient activities.
D. Functions as resource person for general public requesting information regarding assigned Division and SIU Department of Surgery as a whole.
E. Completes annual training and competencies.

III. Administrative Duties - 5%
A. Completes charge tickets for nursing services provided in the clinic.
B. Assures that tests and surgeries are precertified according to insurance requirements if necessary.
C. Maintains or delegates inventory of adequate supplies necessary for daily surgery clinic and/or allergy activities and makes recommendations to the Charge Nurse for equipment, commodities, and non-routine supplies.
D. Attends and participates in departmental/divisional staff meetings.
E. Performs other duties as assigned.

IV. Research Duties - 5%
A. Assists with implementation of research projects as related to patient care.
B. Follows research protocols when patient is participating in clinical study, providing patient care as directed by research methodology, and documenting patient care according to protocol or clinic standards.
C. Collects data for patient research.
D. Completes SCHIS training as required for participation in research.

1) Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation;

AND

2) 6 months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities)

Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

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