LPN/OFF or CMA

Company: Southern Illinois Healthcare
Location: Carbondale
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Works collaboratively with physicians and other caregivers to deliver appropriate treatments and nursing interventions in an ambulatory office setting. - Responsibilities Role Specific Responsibilities

--- - Assists providers within the scope of clinical license in all aspects of patient care, including treatment, tests, procedures, and follow-up care as requested.

--- - Escorts patients between waiting and clinical areas in a professional and courteous manner, including providing direct assistance to patients with wheelchairs or other limitations in physical mobility.

--- - Follows office procedures to provide a thorough patient history and assessment during office visit.

--- - Appropriately and efficiently triages and responds to all patient and provider communication, including phone calls, emails, patient portal messages, and in-person requests.

--- - Documents thoroughly and appropriately in the patient record.

--- - Follows office procedure to monitor expiration dates and storage conditions of medication and supplies.

--- - Reorders and restock office or clinical supplies using good stewardship to avoid shortages or overstocking.

--- - Uses proper sterilization, biohazard, and infection control procedures to prepare and maintain equipment and patient care areas.

--- - Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and technologies.

--- - Collaborates with providers and nurses outside of the immediate office setting to ensure continuity of patient care across all specialties and treatment settings. Qualifications Education

--- - High School diploma or equivalent - Licenses and Certification

--- - IL LPN license required

--- - BLS required - Experience and Skills

--- - Technical Experience: 1 year clinical experience

--- - COVID Vaccination -#PIQMedGrpPandoLogic. Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Location: Carbondale, IL - 62901

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