Clinic Nurse

Job Overview Clinic Nurses are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients. Performs patient or office related duties including but not limited to clinical measurements and data collection. Documents data and provider directed information clearly and accurately in patient records. Functions clinically as support staff to provider(s). Department: Orthopedic Practice Hours: 8am-5pm M-F, 40 hours/week Responsibilities Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes. Administers medication as directed by the provider. Assists providers with patient exams, treatments, and procedures. Cleans and stocks exam rooms and work spaces on an ongoing basis to assure that there is an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies and protocols, including responsibility for discarding outdated items and labeling multi-dose vials with date and initial opened and then discarding them per guidelines. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies and protocols. Collects patient data including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs, and other measurements. Documents appropriate data and information. Keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs, and observations made that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow-up. Documents responses to patient history and screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations. Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments, and/or specimens. Obtains provider initials or signature on phone message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated. Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing. Handles and coordinates reference lab testing specimens, reports, and corresponding documentation. Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing, monitoring or ordering supplies. Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consultancy office staff, insurers, and facilities. At provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, including accurate documentation. Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits. Requirements High School Diploma (Required). BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire). CMA or LPN certification required. LPN license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Compensation and Benefits Pay: Based on experience, starting at $19.61 for CMAs and $22.72 for LPNs. Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for CMAs and $5,000 for LPNs. When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program—all designed to help staff achieve their goals. #J-18808-Ljbffr