Licensed Practical Nurse II - Decatur (U) (2736)

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Affords assistance to providers during exams, minor procedures, and surgeries.
• Accurately takes and records vital signs, patient histories, medications, procedures, and instructions.
• Assists providers as a scribe when necessary.
• Administers CLIA waived lab tests and performs venipuncture for labs as required.
• Implements screenings such as visual and yearly wellness recommendations.
• Schedules patients with acute and urgent problems according to scheduling policies.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to changes in patient conditions based on provider orders.
• Identifies and reports significant variations in patient signs or symptoms to RN and/or provider.
• Documents patient care within the standards of practice, policies, procedures, and department protocols.
• Processes pre-certifications and makes referral appointments.
• Collects and delivers specimens from patients of all age groups using appropriate lab procedures and two patient identifiers.
• Investigates and addresses discrepancies in patient identification and specimen collection.
• Notifies supervisor and/or provider of any questions or concerns.

Clinical Support

• Prepares procedure room and cleans, sterilizes, and packages instruments and equipment for diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and checks expiration dates.
• Ensures cleanliness and equipment readiness in exam rooms, laboratories, and procedure rooms.
• Differentiates between emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
• Observes and adheres to safety precautions for both patients and staff.

Patient Education

• Provides clear, accurate information and thorough instructions to patients under the supervision of RN and/or provider.
• Shares wellness information and educates patients on their disease management processes.
• Generates and distributes verbal and written education materials to patients under the supervision of an RN and/or provider.

Administrative Duties

• Aids supervisor with report completion as directed.
• Prioritizes work effectively and seeks guidance from supervisor as needed.
• Screens calls from home health agencies, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers.
• Collects and documents patient data over the telephone within clinical standards.

Education

• Attends nursing in-services, continuing education programs, and departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).