Clinic Nurse; CMA or LPN

Clinic Nurses are responsible for providing assistance to providers in the direct and indirect care of Practice Management patients.

• Accepts reassignment, at the direction and discretion of management, as applicable to staffing levels and patient volumes.
• Administers medication as directed by the provider.
• Assists providers with patient exams, treatments and procedures.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and work spaces on an ongoing basis to assure an adequate supply. Performs all tasks related to stocking and cleaning in adherence to regulatory and system infection control policies and protocols, including discarding outdated items and labeling multi‑dose vials with date and initial opened, and discarding them per guidelines.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments based on the needs of the practice. Performs tasks and documents them in alignment with infection control regulations and system policies and protocols.
• Collects patient data, including but not limited to heights, weights, vital signs and other measurements.
• Documents appropriate data and information, keeps providers aware of patient requests, needs and observations that could be of value to the provider's assessment, care and follow‑up.
• Documents responses to patient history and screening questions for use by providers during assessments and examinations.
• Follows Universal Precautions at all times during contact with patients, equipment, instruments and/or specimens.
• Obtains provider initials or signature on phone‑message communications to verify accuracy of information communicated.
• Performs and documents laboratory duties which may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and performance of routine basic waived testing. Handles and coordinates reference lab testing specimens, reports and corresponding documentation.
• Performs general clerical duties, as required, such as receiving and mailing patient test results, preparing charge tickets, transcribing data to physical or referral forms, filing and monitoring or ordering supplies.
• Relays information between provider(s) and client(s), which may include but is not limited to communications with patients, families, pharmacies, nursing homes, consulting office staff, insurers and facilities. At the provider's instruction, communicates provider advice, instructions, orders and results, as applicable, with accurate documentation.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, referral or additional office visits.

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required).
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Practical Nurse – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Certified as CMA or LPN.

Compensation is based on experience, with starting rates of $20.59 per hour for CMAs and $23.87 per hour for LPNs. A sign‑on bonus of up to $5,000 is available.