Lpn: Physician's Office - Tremont, United States - Hopedale Medical Complex

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LPN:
Physician's Office, Tremont

**THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS


HMC Offers:


  • Excellent benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Quality childcare located in Hopedale
  • Wellness Center membership
  • 401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Daycare Rates

  • Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) $133 weekly, $27 daily
  • Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) $126 weekly, $26 daily
  • 2 years to 3 years $119 weekly, $25 daily
  • 4 years to 5 years $112 weekly, $23 daily

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, LPN's provide high quality support to physicians in meeting the medical needs of the patient. The office hours are Monday-Friday, ranging from 8:00am-6:00pm. There is a weekend shift, every sixth Saturday, 7 am - 1 pm at the Hopedale Office.

This
Physicians' office nurse will cross-train to cover physician satellite offices in Med Arts, Delavan, Manito, Atlanta, Mackinaw, and Hopedale as needed.


Responsibilities:


  • LPN's assist physicians as needed with patient care and exams.
  • Prepare patients for exam. Document patient history and chief complaint. Review and record current medication, record vital signs. Record pediatric patient statistics on an appropriate growth chart. Update problem list if applicable.
  • Provide and document complete and thorough patient and family education.
  • Schedule surgeries ordered by physician when Central Scheduler is not available, obtaining all necessary forms and ordering all requested preop labs and xrays. Provide preop instructions.
  • Call in prescription medication refills to pharmacy after physician approval. Telephone triage
-record clear, concise caller information and deliver to the appropriate physician for review with the chart.

  • Administer medications to patients as ordered by physicians.
  • LPNs will flush Mediports as needed.
  • Explain/obtain ABN from Medicare patients
  • Manage the care of walkin (nurseonly) patient visits
  • Notify patients of test results after reviewed by physician
  • Provide leadership and guidance to nonlicensed office personnel including medical assistants, receptionists, and clerical staff

Requirements:


  • Valid Illinois LPN license is required
  • CPR/AED certification is required, or must be willing to obtain upon hire
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Registered Nurses must be or become proficient in Medical Manager
  • RN's must have good knowledge of medications
  • Must have experience with telephone triage
HMC has been named
one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction.

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