LPN: Physician's Office, Hopedale

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

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 Delavan, Atlanta, Mackinaw, and Tremont 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 pre-op labs and x-rays. Provide pre-op 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 walk-in (nurse-only) patient visits
• Notify patients of test results after reviewed by physician
• Provide leadership and guidance to non-licensed 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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