Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology is seeking a full-time LPN at the Windsor clinic from Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Possession of, or in the process obtaining, a valid Illinois state license is required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments and injections in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Instruct patients regarding the collection of samples and tests.
• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment to ensure patients with emergency situations are given priority, and documenting appropriately.
• Oversee patient scheduling to ensure patients in emergency situations are given priority.
• Send prescription refills in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, testing, procedures, equipment, etc.
• Maintain work list from provider and follow up on labs, tests, reports, etc.
• Attend and participate in departmental huddles and any other meetings as necessary.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

Experience

• Professional nursing experience

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• LPN
• CPR

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)