Clinic LPN - SEU Ad Med

Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other provider in patient care departments. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

• Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, midlevel provider or physician. Nursing care is guided by the provider orders and the nursing plan of care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Reports patient response to care to registered nurse or other provider for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Obtains vital signs as directed
• Collects and processes specimens accurately - lab specimens & point of care testing
• Wound care, inserts catheters, ear washes, assists care provider with procedures
• Administer medication via oral/injection/inhalation
• Perform Bladder scans
• Complete forms (appeals, prior authorizations, MRI screens)
• Assists with in-basket tasks - medication refills, telephone encounters, patient email encounters, relaying test result messages - within LPN scope
• Patient education within scope
• Facilitates the efficient flow of clinic tasks, assisting CMA, MA & RN staff as needed
• Appointment scheduling
• Ordering/maintaining supplies
• Participating in role-appropriate committees/councils

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