LPN, LPN​/LVN, RN Nurse

## LPNApply:
Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Rockton - Rockford, IL:
PRN:
Posted Today:

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Rooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need.
* Collects patient data and documents in the medical record.
* Prepares and maintains patient charts.
* Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures.
* Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed.
* Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.
* Assists with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects
* Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage
* Documents according to standards of care.
* Provides patient treatments as ordered.
* Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices
* Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider orRN.
* Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice.
* Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives.
* May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review.
* Assists with preparation of staff for surveys.
* Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned
* Administers specified medications and nursing interventions as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
* Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN.
* Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient.
* Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed.
* Performs venipuncture to collect blood specimens.
* Participates in QA & I.
* Orders and maintains supplies.
** EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
** Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR Wisconsin:
Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.

Illinois:
Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.

Experience in clinical setting preferred.
** CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
** Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice  Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days    
** OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

** N/A
** LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
** This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.
** SUPERVISES
* * N/A
** PAY RANGE:**$22.28 - $35.66