What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient LPN: Days position at Memorial Hospital Association?
Wage Range: $24.58/hour - $29.99/hour (Actual wage dependent on relevant experience)
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all patient care activities as directed by the Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
- Will receive and greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.
- Will take and record vital signs and a brief description of the patient’s complaint/condition and record this information on the patient’s chart.
- Will assist, when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, EKGs, urinalysis, and injections.
- Responsible for monthly duties as assigned.
- Records all pertinent patient information and ensures all necessary forms are completed before patients are seen.
- Will order all office supplies and forms using the correct requisitions.
- Will maintain the appearance of the office and equipment to assure a positive image and smooth operation.
- Ensures that office hours are maintained and the public is notified of any variance.
- Actively and consistently contributes to the success of the clinic and objectives.
- Supports the policies and procedures and administrative decision within the clinic.
- Accepts supervision and feedback in a non-defensive manner, correcting or improving behavior as requested.
- Communicates clinical and equipment problems to the appropriate administrative personnel.
- Knows the patient’s rights and responsibilities and is responsible for their implementation.
- Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
- Continues education through in-service seminars and literature in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends in operations of clinics and health care in general.
- Assists with documentation of incidents.
- Represents the clinic in hospital activities.
- Ensures that all patients that have a scheduled appointment are seen within 15 minutes of that time or are provided with an explanation.
- Ensures that all appropriate medical charts and information are available prior to each scheduled appointment.
- Ensures that all patients have a scheduled appointment, excluding emergencies, and are seen within a timely manner.
- Organizes files so that information is easily located.
- Ensures that all appropriate signatures appear on specific documents within each file.
- Ensures that all patient files are kept current with proper information being contained in each.
- Utilizes established channels of communication and lines of authority for problem solving and communications.
- Will post the necessary information to bill patients daily.
- Appropriately logs patient charges into the billing system in a timely manner.
- Handles questions concerning patient bills and will demonstrate a courteous manner when doing so.
- Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers.
Required Qualifications:
- Current licensure in Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current Basic Life Support Card.
- Manual dexterity and mobility.
Screening Begins: Immediately
Full Time: Approx 36 hours/week
Wage Range: $24.58/hour - $29.99/hour (Actual wage dependent on relevant experience)
Hours: 5:30a - 6:00pm
Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.
Salary : $30