LPN - Inpatient/MedSurg - Days Job at UnityPoint Health, Carthage, IL

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  • UnityPoint Health
  • Carthage, IL

Job Description

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  1. Responsible for all patient care activities as directed by the Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
  2. Will receive and greet patients as they arrive at the clinic.
  3. 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.
  4. Will assist, when directed in performing phlebotomy tests, EKGs, urinalysis, and injections.
  5. Responsible for monthly duties as assigned.
  6. Records all pertinent patient information and ensures all necessary forms are completed before patients are seen.
  7. Will order all office supplies and forms using the correct requisitions.
  8. Will maintain the appearance of the office and equipment to assure a positive image and smooth operation.
  9. Ensures that office hours are maintained and the public is notified of any variance.
  10. Actively and consistently contributes to the success of the clinic and objectives.
  11. Supports the policies and procedures and administrative decision within the clinic.
  12. Accepts supervision and feedback in a non-defensive manner, correcting or improving behavior as requested.
  13. Communicates clinical and equipment problems to the appropriate administrative personnel.
  14. Knows the patient’s rights and responsibilities and is responsible for their implementation.
  15. Promotes effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers.
  16. 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.
  17. Assists with documentation of incidents.
  18. Represents the clinic in hospital activities.
  19. Ensures that all patients that have a scheduled appointment are seen within 15 minutes of that time or are provided with an explanation.
  20. Ensures that all appropriate medical charts and information are available prior to each scheduled appointment.
  21. Ensures that all patients have a scheduled appointment, excluding emergencies, and are seen within a timely manner.
  22. Organizes files so that information is easily located.
  23. Ensures that all appropriate signatures appear on specific documents within each file.
  24. Ensures that all patient files are kept current with proper information being contained in each.
  25. Utilizes established channels of communication and lines of authority for problem solving and communications.
  26. Will post the necessary information to bill patients daily.
  27. Appropriately logs patient charges into the billing system in a timely manner.
  28. Handles questions concerning patient bills and will demonstrate a courteous manner when doing so.
  29. Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers.

Required Qualifications:

  1. Current licensure of Illinois as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
  2. Current Basic Life Support Card.
  3. Manual dexterity and mobility.

Screening Begins: Immediately

Full Time vs Part Time: Both available

Hours: 5:30a – 6:00pm

Wage Range: $23.15/hour –  $26.90/hour (Actual wage dependent on relevant experience)

Benefits: Visit https://www.mhtlc.org/careers for an overview of our benefits package.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Immediate start,

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