What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Gailey Eye Clinic?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Desk Position
Location: Bloomington Eye Institute – Single Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Schedule: Monday – Thursday (No Holidays, Weekends, or On-Call)
Position Overview:
Join our team at Bloomington Eye Institute, we are a single-specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) position. This primarily desk-based role ensures seamless patient preparation for surgery, working closely with the clinical team to complete pre-admission tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
• Notify patients of their surgical times two days prior to surgery.
• Ensure all pre-admission charts are completed at least four days before surgery.
• Confirm required preoperative documentation (physical exams, labs, EKGs, consent forms, etc.).
• Coordinate scheduling and arrival times for patients based on procedure type.
• Communicate with patients, caregivers, and facilities (e.g., nursing homes) to gather medical information.
• Organize and distribute daily surgical schedules to the clinical team.
• Assist with anesthesia chart review and follow-up on required clearances.
• Support the clinical coordinator with staff scheduling and assignments when needed.
• Maintain accurate records, flag missing information, and follow up on outstanding documentation.
Why Join Us?
This position is ideal for an experienced LPN who enjoys a structured, administrative role while still being part of a high-quality clinical team. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where attention to detail and organization are key.
Qualifications:
• Active LPN license in Illinois
• Prior experience in pre-admission testing, scheduling, or surgical coordination preferred but not required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification preferred but not required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a desk-based, administrative nursing role
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and scheduling systems is a plus
Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance (Eligible after 90 days)
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Personal Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Uniforms (Provided and Laundered by Facility)
• Shoe Allowance
• Educational Bonuses for specific professional development
• Eye Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Coverage (Critical Illness, Accident Coverage)
Pay: The starting range for this position is $23.50 - $27.28/hr. depending on skills, experience, and qualifications as well as market considerations. (posting updated 1/2/2025)
If you’re an LPN looking for a Monday-Thursday role in a supportive, no-weekends, no-holidays environment, apply today and become part of our patient-centered team!
Salary : $24 - $27
