Lpn (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Company: Riverside Healthcare
Location: Cherry Valley
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
We Are Hiring! New Bedside Pay Rates!At Riverside, every day
brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting
environment where you're part of making sure our organization is
running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy.
We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that
long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who
strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our
close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The
careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.
Join us!Summary:The LPN serves as the clinical support to physician
and advance practice providers in the outpatient medical practice
setting. Skill set utilizes nursing process and practice based on
established standards of nursing. Delivers a positive patient
experience through the efficient medical data gathering, supports
medical staff in accurate medical record documentation and
efficient follow through of care plan education and delegated
clinical tasks.*Experience/Education Requirements: ** Graduate of
an approved school of Licensed Practical Nursing required* 2 years
LPN physician office experience preferred* Ability to work in an
automated environment required. Good oral and written communication
skills. Ability to keep accurate records.* Thorough knowledge of
practical nursing theory.* Knowledge of standard practices, rules,
and regulations related to licensed practical nursing.* Knowledge
of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.* Ability to deal with
a variety of patients, staff, health care providers, and community
representatives.*License or Certification Requirements: ** Current
license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of
IllinoisResponsibilities:* Assures quality of care by adhering to
therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient
care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary
adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies
and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse
practice act, and other governing agency regulations.* Documents
patient care services by charting in patient and department
records.* Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining
equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.*
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional,
psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and
families.* Follows up on lab results, prescription requests,
referrals and patient inquiries in a timely and responsive manner
with the appropriate health care team members and communicates with
providers as necessary and required.* Maintains a cooperative
relationship among all health care members involved with the
patients by communicating information; responding to requests;
building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.*
Maintains and administers medications, obtains lab specimens,
assists with medical procedures, and performs clinical testing in
accordance with established policy and procedure.* Maintains
clinical supplies inventory by checking stock to determine
inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and
expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies;
using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.*
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and protects
operations in accordance with HIPAA laws.* Maintains safe and clean
working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations; calling for assistance from health care support
personnel.* Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient
care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand
condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.*
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control
policies and protocols, medication administration and storage
procedures, and controlled substance regulations.* Resolves patient
problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies*
Accurately reconciles patient's immunization record in EMR (to
include ICare records)* Responsible for accurate sample logging in
EMR and medication room management.* Ensures all clinical work
queues including Rx, authorizations, and inbox messages are worked
timely.* Ensures clinic is in compliance with DNV regulations.*
Collects and documents accurately ALL required clinical patient
information during rooming process within guidelines of regulatory
agency, health maintenance and other quality measures.* Administers
subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as requested by
physician.Credentials:Essential:\ * Lic Practical Nurse\*
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATIONEducation:Essential:\ * LPN
CERTIFICATIONINDNHJJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k)
matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule*
Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings
account* Life insurance* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement*
Vision insuranceCOVID-19 considerations:Covid Vaccine
RequiredLicense/Certification:* LPN License (Required)Work
Location: One location
Keywords: Riverside Healthcare, Rockford , Lpn (Licensed Practical Nurse), Healthcare , Cherry Valley, Illinois
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