Clinic LPN or CMA

Non-exempt; Full Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

About the role

Pana Community Medical Clinic is seeking a highly qualified nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team serving patients in our primary care clinic. In this role, you will provide direct patient care and support to our physicians and advanced practice providers, ensuring a high standard of care for individuals and families in our community.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor in procedures and exams when needed.
• Call doctor’s orders to nursing homes, hospital, and Quad County nurses as directed.
• Call prescriptions to pharmacies as directed.
• Call lab results to patients with doctor’s recommendation for treatment as directed.
• Clean and set up exam room for appropriate exam; keep rooms adequately stocked with necessary supplies.
• Order or pick up supplies as needed; reevaluate periodically so stock items meet doctors’ satisfaction.
• Administer all IM and Sub Q medications; chart Lot and Expiration Date of medication given, name, dosage, route, site, and reaction observed. When IV medications are given, also chart Cath size, tubing, male adaptor, any other pertinent equipment used, and amount of time for infusion.
• Use centrifuge for blood and urine when instructed.
• Prepare slides for microscope and focus for doctor’s visual inspection and evaluation.
• Perform in-house lab tests after collection: pregnancy urine tests, Accuchecks, Streptococcus tests, Urinalysis (dip), Hemoccults.
• Perform EKG, pulse oximetry, Audiogram, Tympanogram, breathing treatments, injections, blood draws, ear irrigations, peak flow meters, Doppler, clean and dress wounds.
• Record all tests on charts, label tubes and appropriate lab slips; deliver to the lab (preferably certified for hearing testing).
• Clean and sanitize all instruments used.
• Interview and intercede with drug representatives; receive, store, and catalog all medication samples; keep record of samples given and dispose of expired medications.
• Record medication allergies and reactions; list current medications on med sheet with date started, prescribing doctor, dosage, and frequency taken.
• Instruct patients on usage of Accuchecks, blood pressure machines, low-cholesterol diets, and new-onset diabetes; make up low-cholesterol diet and diabetes packets.
• Set up referrals when directed.
• Administer all flu injections; obtain vaccine, keep accurate record of patients given injections, record on patient charges with lot number of vaccine and expiration date, site, dosage given, and reaction.
• Collect, distribute, and catalog instructional videos and written material for patient education; make available for patients to view at home or in-house.
• Keep current listing of medications on hand (IM, IV, Sub Q); keep double-locked the Demerol injectables with listing of dosages given and doctor’s signature validating order; waste unused portions of Demerol in doctor’s presence using proper procedure; keep certain injectables refrigerated and current.
• Keep current information on referral doctors in Decatur, Springfield, and Champaign areas.
• Dispose of all needle boxes in proper fashion.
• Always use universal precautions with all exposures to human secretions, fluids, etc.
• Retrieve information from computer when required.
• In absence of office manager, perform basic office information to set up patient visits, exams, etc.; use office equipment efficiently.
• Straight Cath patients when directed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current Illinois license as a practical nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Certified in medication administration.
• Willing to work flexible alternate hours if needed.
• Completion of appropriate employee skills checklist within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of trends in practical nursing and cardiopulmonary practices as demonstrated by current competence.

Pay

$20.17–$33.03 per hour (based on experience).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.