LPN- First Care Clinic + Department: First Care Peoria Hghts - CMPG + Entity: Peoria Service Area + Job Category: Nursing + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 41115 + Experience Required: None + Education Required: Technical/Vocational degree + Shift: Day + Location: Peoria Heights, IL + Usual Schedule: Mon-Fri 10-6 or 8-4 + On Call Requirements: No + Work Location: Peoria Heights Clinic + Weekend Requirements: Every other saturday 9-4 + Holiday Requirements: No Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Under the direction of a health care provider, Clinical Nurse LPN, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients. Including, but not limited to, rooming patients including vital signs, information gathering of information for the appointment and gap risks, vaccination statuses, reason for visit, etc. Perform testing and procedures including nasal swabs, venipuncture, injections, ear lavages, triage per illness or injury severity, TB placements. Occupational medicine testing including drug screens, breath alcohol, audiograms, PFT, vision, and other as directed by provider. Regular maintenance of in-basket and nurse folders per protocols. Telephone calls with patients to advise and answer questions, give results and instructions per provider. Other tasks within scope per clinic needs or advised by supervisor. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Practical Nursing or Certificate in Practical Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Illinois upon hire EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Previous clinical experience in a medical office preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong interpersonal skills.Strong computer skills.Ability to work as a team member.Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and proceduresAble to write, read, comprehend and speak fluent English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Essential Functions: + Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures. + Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties. + May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. + Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes. + Place urinary catheters per protocol. + Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding. + Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease status. + Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes. + Become certified in occupational medicine testing as directed by provider or manager with in 6 months of hire date. + Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines. + Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules. + Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. + Provide education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines. + Occupational medicine certifications as advised by supervisor within 6 months of hire date. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.