Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (U) ()

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Description

Employees in this title are experienced LPNs who typically perform personal care and nursing procedures in an out-patient clinic setting.

Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $7500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before June 30th 2026!

Current Vacancies

• Family and Community Medicine Clinic
• Internal Medicine Clinic
• Internal Medicine/FQHC
• OB/GYN Clinic
• Otolaryngology (ENT)
• Pediatrics Clinic
• SIU HealthCare Core
• Surgery Clinic

Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with applicable state and federal laws

Examples of Duties

Patient Care
Utilizes the nursing process and established protocols for the individuals and families
who are patients of the Pediatric Clinics. This includes direct patient care telephone triage and patient education.
1. Facilitates smooth patient flow by maintaining the prescribed schedule preparing the exam room for the primary provider and obtaining any relevant lab and x-ray reports prior to the visit.
2. Prepares for clinic by ensuring required information is available at time of
appointment including but no limited to: lab tests past immunization history new born screen etc.
3. Obtains the basic assessment data on patients prior to the patient visit with the provider. Skillfully obtains blood pressures on infants and children utilizing a variety of methods. Recognize readings which are not constant with normal ranges. Accurately documents the information in the electronic health record.
4. Performs diagnostic tests as ordered by the provider.
5. Assists the provider with the exam and procedures according to department guidelines.
6. Schedules diagnostic tests as ordered by the provider and informs the patient/family of necessary data regarding the testing.
7. Processes prescriptions and refills according to providers orders.
8. Administers medications or treatments to the patient as ordered by the provider according to department guidelines under direct authorization of the provider. Utilizes proper procedure for administering medication and treatment with special consideration for patient safety.
9. Give injections according to the departmental guidelines written and approved by the clinic director after successful completion of a competency exam and preceptorship. Medication administration is at the direct authorization by a physician either verbally or written.
10. Assist with clinic lab logs recording daily labs. Processes labs in a timely manner for follow up by the physician. Informs patients of results as directed.
11. Maintains well-stocked exam rooms.
12. Collects soiled linens and supplies and processes appropriately.
13. Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and vaccines.
14. Assists in maintaining supply of patient education materials which are routinely stocked in the clinic.
15. Assists in the completion of referrals for all managed care patients.
16. Proficiently uses the electronic health record systems in support of quality care including timely documentation of all patient encounters.

Telephone Triage/Patient Education
1. Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates the need for the patient to be seen or provided with health care information.
2. Provides health care information to patient/families for treatment of acute and/or episodic minor illness according to protocols.
3. Provides diagnostic study results to patient and documents same.
4. Documents information conveyed by the caller pertinent to the patient encounter for the medical record: .Records date; time and caller information specific to each encounter. This includes the time the call was received and completed. Proficiently utilizes the electronic health record according to established protocol.
5. Documents the patients history information vital signs allergies current medications weight and chief complaint for the record. Documents all information provided to the caller including follow up instructions. Confirms spelling of patient and callers name and phone number for each encounter.
6. Organizes the phone call that requires follow up. Checks out to a phone nurse when scheduled absences occur.
7. Consults with the physician for direction as indicated.
8. Processes prescriptions per provider orders and refills per department policy. Documents all information regarding prescriptions in the medical record.
9. Schedules outpatient testing per providers orders. Utilizes the appropriate site of service based on insurance policies. Submits referral requests within the electronic health record per protocols.
10. Makes ER or urgent care referrals for patients that are required as a result of the encounter per standing department protocols.

MISCELLANEOUS
1. Coordinates the patients care with outside agencies by communicating information regarding referrals to all concerned individuals.
2. Attends in services and conferences to expand knowledge.
3. Participates in training and education of residents medical students and new employees.
4. Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation.

Preferred Qualifications

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)

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education patient care research and service to the community.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disabilitysexual orientationprotected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.

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