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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Gastroenterology
***Sign-On Bonus Offered*** Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and pr...
Position Summary
***Sign-On Bonus Offered***
Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Essential Functions and Job Duties
- Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
- Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
- Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
- Reports variances to Provider.
- Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
- Offers input to plan of care.
- Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.
- Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
- Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
- Arranges outside laboratory tests.
- Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
- Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
- Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
- Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
- Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
- Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
- Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
- Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
- Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
- Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
- Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
- Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
- Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.
- Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
- Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
- Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
- Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.
- Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.
- Arranges for medication refills.
- Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.
- Supports and maintains joint commission standard.
- Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
- Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards.
- Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
- Arranges for medication and medication refills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Current CPR card.
- Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
- Must possess good nursing assessment and judgment skills.
- Must have good communication skills and documentation skills.
- Must have the ability and desire to function well with providers, nursing staff, and outside health care agencies and providers.
- Must readily understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to explain them clearly to patients.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
- Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
- Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
- Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
- Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Education and/or Other Requirements
Must possess a current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse certification. Must be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will occasionally be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least one to 5 pounds.
- While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to variable and unpredictable conditions.
Note
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, Mt. Zion Family Medicine
The basic function of this position requires that the employee be able to perform rudimentary laboratory duties. ...
Position Summary
The basic function of this position requires that the employee be able to perform rudimentary laboratory duties. A variety of tasks fall within this classification such as blood collection from patients of all ages; performance of CLIA waived testing/other specimen collection; maintaining the stock of phlebotomy supplies; knowledge of insurance requirements for laboratory testing; completion of paperwork to accompany specimens; and basic scheduling.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Complies with all federal guidelines and clinic policies and procedures including, but not limited to laboratory, drug and alcohol testing, blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, administrative policies and procedures, and corporate compliance. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Practices within scope and current standards of care.
- Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. Depending on clinic, may perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, breathing treatments, pulse ox, oxygen administration and place/remove Holter monitors.
- Adheres to strict quality control policies, procedures and manufactures guidelines. Maintains appropriate documentation related to quality processes. Accountable for achieving quality standards.
- Assists with the ordering, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Assists in the clinic overall financial performance.
- Completes all required paperwork to accompany specimens for testing via computer entry.
- Participates in the orientation and/or phlebotomy training of personnel as directed by administrative staff, supervisor or other authorized personnel.
- Assists clinic in meeting goals related to quality and patient satisfaction by providing outstanding service and compassion while completing phlebotomy/lab tasks.
- Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Completion of a phlebotomy course, preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Certification for breath alcohol testing and drug screening, preferred.
- Valid CPR certification preferred.
Experience:
- Previous computer experience required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Previous phlebotomy skills for collection of samples on all types and ages of patients preferred.
- Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills and Data Entry.
Virtual Safety Attendant
Under the supervision of the registered nurse or designee, the Virtual Patient Safety Technician is responsible for p...
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the registered nurse or designee, the Virtual Patient Safety Technician is responsible for providing constant patient observation and monitoring of assigned patients to minimize safety risks. Observation includes more than one patient at a time at the monitoring station. The Safety Technician must be able to clearly see at all times, all patients for which the team member is responsible.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
Maintains the safety and security of patients at high risk for safety events.
- Provides monitoring and documentation for patients that are at risk for elopement or injury as delegated by the nurse.
- Will notify the unit nursing team through communication devices or alarms if the patient requires immediate assistance.
- Utilizes the technology required for visualization and interventions for safe patient care in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and procedures.
Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.
- Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
- Meets punctuality and attendance expectations.
- Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
- Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
- Interacts with patient/visitors and others in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of computers and technology.
- Superior communication skills.
Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
- GED/high school diploma preferred.
Experience:
- Relevant experience preferred.
- Previous experience in acute care setting.
- Previous direct patient care experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), General Surgery
***Sign-On Bonus Offered*** Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and pr...
Position Summary
***Sign-On Bonus Offered***
Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Essential Functions and Job Duties
- Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
- Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
- Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
- Reports variances to Provider.
- Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
- Offers input to plan of care.
- Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.
- Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
- Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
- Arranges outside laboratory tests.
- Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
- Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
- Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
- Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
- Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
- Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
- Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
- Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
- Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
- Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
- Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
- Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
- Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.
- Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
- Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
- Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
- Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.
- Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.
- Arranges for medication refills.
- Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.
- Supports and maintains joint commission standard.
- Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
- Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards.
- Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
- Arranges for medication and medication refills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Current CPR card.
- Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
- Must possess good nursing assessment and judgment skills.
- Must have good communication skills and documentation skills.
- Must have the ability and desire to function well with providers, nursing staff, and outside health care agencies and providers.
- Must readily understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to explain them clearly to patients.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
- Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
- Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
- Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
- Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Education and/or Other Requirements
Must possess a current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse certification. Must be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will occasionally be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least one to 5 pounds.
- While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to variable and unpredictable conditions.
Note
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Cardiology
***Sign-On Bonus Offered*** Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and pr...
Position Summary
***Sign-On Bonus Offered***
Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Essential Functions and Job Duties
- Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
- Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
- Identifies signs or symptoms, which indicate a significant variance.
- Reports variances to Provider.
- Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
- Offers input to plan of care.
- Educates patient in plan of care; coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or patient’s family.
- Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
- Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests; completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
- Arranges outside laboratory tests.
- Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
- Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
- Performs as a team nurse with Providers.
- Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
- Scans and accurately indexes patient records from outside sources in the electronic health record for Provider signature.
- Reviews patient medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patient’s completed chart.
- Under the supervision of a Physician, provides and documents care according to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, and follows Physician orders.
- Prepares equipment for diagnosis and treatment; prepares patients.
- Performs blood draws test (where applicable), treatments, and screenings, and assists with examinations and minor surgery; sets up and assists with procedures; cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment as needed.
- Administers medications and immunizations according to established guidelines.
- Runs laboratory controls, keeps lab logs and maintains OSHA log book.
- Assists in inventory of clinical supplies; checks expiration dates; maintains clean, well-equipped exam rooms, laboratory and procedure room.
- Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.
- Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service, and efficient clinical operations.
- Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room and assists in inventory control.
- Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
- Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.
- Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.
- Arranges for medication refills.
- Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.
- Supports and maintains joint commission standard.
- Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
- Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards.
- Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
- Arranges for medication and medication refills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Current CPR card.
- Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
- Must possess good nursing assessment and judgment skills.
- Must have good communication skills and documentation skills.
- Must have the ability and desire to function well with providers, nursing staff, and outside health care agencies and providers.
- Must readily understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to explain them clearly to patients.
- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Ability to adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
- Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
General Skill Requirements
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
- Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
- Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
- Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Education and/or Other Requirements
Must possess a current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse certification. Must be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will occasionally be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least one to 5 pounds.
- While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to variable and unpredictable conditions.
Note
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
Patient Placement Assistant
This position assists with the coordination of all patient placement activities throughout the facility. Patien...
Position Summary
This position assists with the coordination of all patient placement activities throughout the facility. Patient Placement Assistants partner with physicians, nursing staff & other departments within the organization to move patients along the continuum of care to optimize quality patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. They ensure patient information is in the electronic system and communicate with all necessary parties to ensure smooth transfers for hospital patients.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the nursing staff & others to provide coordination and assistance with proper patient flow and placement of patients from all sources.
- Enters patient information into the electronic system for Memorial Access. Collects basic patient information for RN.
- Updates and maintains electronic systems with current data and pertinent patient information and status. Ensures accurate documentation of patient information.
- Communicate, using devices such as pagers, when necessary to ensure smooth flow and placement of incoming patients.
- Answer incoming phone calls and processes messages via fax machine and printer.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with all nursing units, departments, physicians and outlying facilities to ensure efficient placement process.
- Assists with improvements to patient flow processes. Works with Patient Placement team to identify quality improvement opportunities.
- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, multi-task and function well in stressful situations.
- Understands hospital, department, and Joint Commission policies and procedures related to patient placement.
- Proficient with basic computer skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Education:
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Experience:
· 6 months – 1 year of patient-related clerical or customer service experience required.
· Medical terminology, medical office or registration experience is required.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently.
· Basic working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office products required.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant I
The function of this position is to perform basic phlebotomy and laboratory assistant duties. A variety of tasks fall...
Position Summary
The function of this position is to perform basic phlebotomy and laboratory assistant duties. A variety of tasks fall within this classification such as blood collection from patients of all ages, collection of body fluid specimens (i.e. urine) and cultures and other functions within the department under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
- Accurately identify and obtain blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees, etc. as requested by authorized personnel (i.e. physicians, residents, employee health nurse) using the correct technique and appropriate equipment. Verifies accuracy of computer generated orders. Resolves any discrepancies prior to drawing the patient. Ensure specimen integrity by adhering to appropriate laboratory collection protocols. (i.e. checking for IV’s, fistulas, etc). Initial, date, and record time blood was collected on all laboratory requisition forms or specimens.
- Assists with retrieving blood from tube station, central collecting blood in computer system, stocking of phlebotomy supplies, etc.
- Monitor daily phlebotomy actions by the use of various computer programs and logs. (i.e. Collection Inquiry, Phlebotomy Dispatch Log, will call board, etc).
- Maintains phlebotomy area and carts in a neat and clean manner, well stocked with supplies.
Required Experience
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
ASCP Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Manual dexterity is essential.
- Ability to accurately follow directions and perform specific functions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with hospitalized patients and outpatients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with hospital and lab staff.
- Knowledge of use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Moderate physical effort.
- May be exposed to potentially infectious diseases.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Lincoln
***Sign-On Bonus Offered*** Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and pr...
Position Summary
***Sign-On Bonus Offered***
Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, including general nursing care, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, education of patients and families, and response to patient telephone calls. All care is provided under the supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
- Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
- Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
- Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
- Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
- Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
- Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Valid state license to practice practical nursing required.
- Valid CPR certification required.
- Maintains state required CME.
Experience:
- Prior computer experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Jacksonville
Specializes in providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and high risk infants from birth to 2...
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Jacksonville
Position Summary
Specializes in providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and high risk infants from birth to 2 years of life. Must come on site for 40 hours per week. Provides 24-call coverage responsibilities 2 weeks per month, starting at 7am to 7am next day. Must come on site, when requested, for the following deliveries: thick (particulate) meconium stained amniotic fluid, premature infants < 36 weeks gestation, stat C-section for abruption, placenta previa, prolapsed cord, or suspected fetal distress, vaginal delivery for suspected fetal distress, multiple births, or care provider requests. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Ensures compliance with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements. Maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and collaborating physicians. Maintains or exceeds targeted expectations in reference to patient satisfaction, clinical and financial outcomes. Promotes positive physician and interdepartmental relations including positive employee morale.
Highlights & Benefits
Required Skills
- Attend high-risk deliveries and provide medical management as a member of multi-disciplinary group.
- Provides medical management as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to well babies up to two years of age and babies in the Level II nursery.
- Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment of patients with acute health problems.
- Institutes discharge planning guidelines and completes discharge summary.
- Performs admission history and physical, develops, manages, and modifies treatment plans. Makes daily rounds on hospitalized patients and records appropriate data in hospital record or progress note
- Performs routine clinical procedures independently including providing resuscitation and stabilization of newborn, endotracheal tube placement/intubation, insert and remove nasogastric tube, PICC line insertion, umbilical catheter insertion (arterial/venous), peripheral arterial line insertion, perform venous and arterial punctures for blood sampling, cultures and IV catheterization, Insert intraosseous needle, chest tube insertion and removal, thoracentesis, lumber puncture, administer surfactant, double or partial volume exchanges transfusion can be done with direction of Neonatologist at referring hospital in emergent situations only. Order and initiate interpretation of diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities such as laboratory tests, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, treatments, x-ray, EKG, IV fluids and electrolytes, etc.
- Affiliation with medical staff: The exercise of these privileges requires a designated collaborating/supervising physician with clinical privileges at the hospital in the same area of specialty practice.
- In the case of emergency, any medical staff appointee is authorized to do anything possible to save a patient’s life or save a patient from serious harm. A practitioner exercising such emergency privileges is obligated to arrange for all consultative assistance deemed necessary and to arrange for appropriate follow-up.
- Provides training to nursing staff and physicians regarding Level II newborn assessment and management.
- Will provide care in a Level III Nursery for 240 hours per year to maintain competency.
- Maintains appropriate certifications.
- Exhibits exemplary patient satisfaction skills. Promotes Great Patient Experiences.
- Complies with all reimbursement rules and regulations, including Corporate Compliance Plan. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Complies with established clinic policies and procedures and safety standards.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current certification as an NNP by the National Certification Corporation or an equivalent body.
- Completion of master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program that prepares NNPs accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- Maintains state regulated CME.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Licensure or eligible to be licensed as APN in State of Illinois.
- Maintain certification as APN by national certifying bodies and participate in continuing education at the local and national level.
- Valid state license to practice as a professional nurse.
- CPR certification required.
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certified.
- Current Illinois State licensure as a nurse practitioner, unrestricted Illinois controlled substance license, unrestricted Illinois DEA, with appropriate malpractice insurance and coverage.
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience as NNP in NICU (min. Level III)
- Working knowledge of an Electronic Health Records required
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Working Conditions-Physical Requirements & Atmosphere:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and process skills.
- Outstanding ability to communicate with patients and physicians in all situations.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Physical demands include repetitive motions of the hands, walking, standing.
- Occasional bending, stooping and lifting of up to 30 pounds.
- Occasional pushing and pulling wheelchairs to assist patient
- Constant upper body movement, including grasping, reaching, pinching, pulling, writing and typing
- Must be able to speak in clear voice and ability to modulate voice tone and volume
- Constant verbal communication in person and by phone
- Ability to see a font size of 8 or greater and view and read computer display
- Moderate to high stress level due to the nature of position.
- Ability to remain calm and positive when working with distraught or angry patients.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Jacksonville
Specializes in providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and high risk infants from birth to 2...
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Jacksonville
Position Summary
Specializes in providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates and high risk infants from birth to 2 years of life. Must come on site for 40 hours per week. Provides 24-call coverage responsibilities 2 weeks per month, starting at 7am to 7am next day. Must come on site, when requested, for the following deliveries: thick (particulate) meconium stained amniotic fluid, premature infants < 36 weeks gestation, stat C-section for abruption, placenta previa, prolapsed cord, or suspected fetal distress, vaginal delivery for suspected fetal distress, multiple births, or care provider requests. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Ensures compliance with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements. Maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and collaborating physicians. Maintains or exceeds targeted expectations in reference to patient satisfaction, clinical and financial outcomes. Promotes positive physician and interdepartmental relations including positive employee morale.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Attend high-risk deliveries and provide medical management as a member of multi-disciplinary group.
- Provides medical management as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to well babies up to two years of age and babies in the Level II nursery.
- Conducts comprehensive health history and physical assessment of patients with acute health problems.
- Institutes discharge planning guidelines and completes discharge summary.
- Performs admission history and physical, develops, manages, and modifies treatment plans. Makes daily rounds on hospitalized patients and records appropriate data in hospital record or progress note
- Performs routine clinical procedures independently including providing resuscitation and stabilization of newborn, endotracheal tube placement/intubation, insert and remove nasogastric tube, PICC line insertion, umbilical catheter insertion (arterial/venous), peripheral arterial line insertion, perform venous and arterial punctures for blood sampling, cultures and IV catheterization, Insert intraosseous needle, chest tube insertion and removal, thoracentesis, lumber puncture, administer surfactant, double or partial volume exchanges transfusion can be done with direction of Neonatologist at referring hospital in emergent situations only. Order and initiate interpretation of diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities such as laboratory tests, medications, hemodynamic monitoring, treatments, x-ray, EKG, IV fluids and electrolytes, etc.
- Affiliation with medical staff: The exercise of these privileges requires a designated collaborating/supervising physician with clinical privileges at the hospital in the same area of specialty practice.
- In the case of emergency, any medical staff appointee is authorized to do anything possible to save a patient’s life or save a patient from serious harm. A practitioner exercising such emergency privileges is obligated to arrange for all consultative assistance deemed necessary and to arrange for appropriate follow-up.
- Provides training to nursing staff and physicians regarding Level II newborn assessment and management.
- Will provide care in a Level III Nursery for 240 hours per year to maintain competency.
- Maintains appropriate certifications.
- Exhibits exemplary patient satisfaction skills. Promotes Great Patient Experiences.
- Complies with all reimbursement rules and regulations, including Corporate Compliance Plan. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Complies with established clinic policies and procedures and safety standards.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current certification as an NNP by the National Certification Corporation or an equivalent body.
- Completion of master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program that prepares NNPs accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- Maintains state regulated CME.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Licensure or eligible to be licensed as APN in State of Illinois.
- Maintain certification as APN by national certifying bodies and participate in continuing education at the local and national level.
- Valid state license to practice as a professional nurse.
- CPR certification required.
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certified.
- Current Illinois State licensure as a nurse practitioner, unrestricted Illinois controlled substance license, unrestricted Illinois DEA, with appropriate malpractice insurance and coverage.
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience as NNP in NICU (min. Level III)
- Working knowledge of an Electronic Health Records required
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Working Conditions-Physical Requirements & Atmosphere:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and process skills.
- Outstanding ability to communicate with patients and physicians in all situations.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Physical demands include repetitive motions of the hands, walking, standing.
- Occasional bending, stooping and lifting of up to 30 pounds.
- Occasional pushing and pulling wheelchairs to assist patient
- Constant upper body movement, including grasping, reaching, pinching, pulling, writing and typing
- Must be able to speak in clear voice and ability to modulate voice tone and volume
- Constant verbal communication in person and by phone
- Ability to see a font size of 8 or greater and view and read computer display
- Moderate to high stress level due to the nature of position.
- Ability to remain calm and positive when working with distraught or angry patients.