LPN, Physician's Office (Hopedale, IL)

LPN, Physician's Office

Hopedale Location

HMC Offers:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Excellent benefits
• Quality childcare located in Hopedale
• Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Daycare Rates

• Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
• Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
• 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
• 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily

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The Hopedale Physician's Office nursing staff will assist all physicians and ensure that the patients receive prompt professional care. Participates in quality assurance and organizational improvement activities. This position is primarily an office position; however, the LPN will cross-train to work in the specialty clinic. Assist at satellite offices as needed. The clinic hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday–Friday, and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. Our nurses work every 5th or 6th Saturday. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and mid-level practitioners with patient care and exams.
• Prepare pediatric/adult patients for exam. Document patient history and chief complaint. Review and record current medication, record vital signs. Record pediatric patient statistics on an appropriate growth chart. Update the problem list if applicable.
• Provide and document complete and thorough patient and family education.
• Document all telephone calls/interactions.
• Schedule surgeries ordered by physicians when Central Scheduler is not available, obtaining all necessary forms and ordering all requested pre-op labs and x-rays. Provide pre-op instructions.
• Call in prescription medication refills to the pharmacy after physician approval.
• Ensure all lab and x-ray results are reviewed by the appropriate physician.
• Clean and stock physician exam rooms with necessary supplies.
• Telephone triage--record clear, concise caller information and deliver it to the appropriate physician for review with the chart.
• Explain/obtain ABN from Medicare patients
• Assist with the completion of insurance and disability forms
• Assist with daily and monthly departmental cleaning duties
• Manage the care of walk-in (nurse-only) patient visits
• Assist with ongoing updates of departmental policies and procedures
• Notify patients of test results after review by a physician
• Provide leadership and guidance to non-licensed office personnel, including medical assistants, receptionists, and clerical staff
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by the medical arts director or physicians

Compensation details: 27-28 Hourly Wage

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