This position provides direct nursing care and support to the patients of SIU Family and Community Medicine-Quincy.  The majority of time is spent in the capacity of LPN II where patient care is given within the clinic.  This position must work closely with faculty, residents, staff and patients to ensure an efficient operation.  

1. Patient Care                                                          80%

1.    Prepares patient exam rooms and the patient by explaining the procedure and indications for the exam. Also offers the patient any brochures, diets or booklets pertaining to his/her particular health problems. Teaches patient components of health care related to his/her diagnosis.
2. Takes vital signs, reconciles allergies and medications, assesses smoking status, documents PHQ-2 score, obtains a brief history of the patient and records in chart during patient appointments.
3. Assist doctors at time of exam and with follow-up procedures. Performs as a team leader for faculty physicians and resident physicians.
4. Assist with preparation of medications and treatment as directed by physician.
5. Assist doctors with telephone messages.
6. Follows-up on doctor’s orders by transcribing these in EHR and notifying the pharmacy when appropriate.
7. Performs various screening test including: audiograms and visual testing using Titmus or Snellen vision checks. 
8. Calls other facilities to set up appointments for x-rays or referral to other physicians. Completes appropriate insurance referral forms for patient to take to specialist.
9. Assists with surgical procedures such as casting under indirect supervision of the Nurse Administrator. 
10. Assumes charge responsibility for a clinical unit when necessary.
11. Assist in the operation of respiratory equipment when necessary and explains operation to patient, i.e. nebulizer and pulmonary function test.
12. Records prescription refills and other pertinent medical information in patients’ charts per phone conversations or through personal contacts following the medication refill guidelines. 
13. Performs walk-in blood pressures and other triage needs of the patients and records in chart.
14. Sterilizes instruments and maintains proper maintenance of equipment.
15. Performs EKG’s, pulmonary functions test, Spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments, ear irrigations, obstetric non-stress test and external fetal monitoring.   
16. Constant updating on computer information availability, including the electronic health record system, insurance information and patient education.
17. Ensures lab diagnostic studies and hospital reports have been scanned into EHR.  Performs minor lab tests possibly including urine pregnancy tests and strep throat screens.

1)  Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation; AND
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2)  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)

Condition of Employment:  Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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