at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse II (UICOMP Peds)
Licensed Practical Nurse II (UICOMP Peds)
Hiring Department: Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025157
Posting Close Date: 7/9/24
About the University of Illinois Chicago
This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work - Not Remote).
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu.
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The LPN II is responsible for assisting in the daily activities of the clinic operation, performing a variety of technical, clinical functions in a medical setting. Primary responsibilities include taking vital signs, putting patients in rooms, specimen collection, administration of vaccines, and assisting the physician with treatments. Responsible for recording information in the EMR. Works under the direction of the Physician and/or Advanced Practice Nurse.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaches patients and families components of health care related to specific disease entities; ie strep, viral illnesses, asthma and other chronic illnesses. Triages incoming patient and family calls for illnesses or question regarding specific symptoms and consults with the physician. Returns the calls to patient and families within a timely manner. Records triage notes and phone call information in the electronic medical record (EMR). Monitors tests, procedures and referrals entered into the electronic medical record. Follows established standing orders to refill prescriptions, order medications and/or blood levels for symptomatic patients.
Follows departmental and unit policies and procedures, identifies and reports policy and procedural deficiencies, recommends changes and evaluates new policies and procedures when they arise. Maintains a good working relationship with the physicians, providers, hospitals, patients, families, outside agencies and fellow staff members, presenting in a positive and professional manner. Works with insurance companies to pre-certify diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Covers for nurses who are absent due to illness or vacation. Assists in training and guidance of new staff. Cleans and stocks patient exam rooms. Orders supplies. Follows closing procedures for the clinic at the end of the day making sure all phone calls, in basket messages and all patients have left the building.
Takes and records patient vital signs including blood pressure, height, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations. Identifies irregularities in heartbeat or respiration and alerts provider. Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares the patient and room for the physician.
Schedules tests,... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
