LPN/RN Urgent Care Clinic

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registern Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in various settings, including long-term care facilities, hospice care, and infectious disease units. This role requires a strong understanding of medical documentation and patient care systems, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, assessing, intervening, co-coordinating and providing direct patient care by utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Communicates with physicians, ancillary caregivers, patients and families regarding the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicates with patients on an age-appropriate level.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Recognizes and meets the needs of special needs patients, physicians, visitors, and facility staff.
• Performs assessments including physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs.
• Completes supporting documentation for supplies, medications, labs, charges, and equipment used.
• Contacts insurance companies to verify patients’ insurance eligibility, benefits and requirements.
• Requests, tracks and obtain prior authorizations from insurance carriers within time allotted for medications, testing, etc.
• Documents in the clinic record (Chief Complaint, vitals, past medical history, medications, pharmacy, allergies, height, weight, smoking status, cessation offered if a smoker, fall risks, depression screenings and any other quality measures that are required by our organization
• Demonstrates competency in skills verified by Skills Check List.
• Demonstrates patient and associate safety issues by regular and proper use of certain equipment that assists in patient care (Data scopes, EKG machine, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Follows all MCH policies and procedures.
• Operates as a team with other Clinical Nursing staff with the potential to float intermittently to help other departments due to high demand of coverage needed in other clinic areas.
• Reviews various test results and takes appropriate actions.
• Makes nursing decisions regarding patient status and immediate care needs.
• Accurately reconciles and administers all medications.
• Provides patient and family education and makes referrals to other internal/external providers/agencies.
• Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and respect to all customers.
• Coordinates and directs the activities of clinical and non-clinical associates in providing care.

Experience
Candidates should possess the following skills and experience:

• Valid LPN or RN license in Illinois.
• Previous Nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical documentation practices and healthcare systems.
• Familiarity with infectious disease protocols and patient management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is an advantage.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about providing exceptional nursing care to apply for this rewarding position as an LPN / RN.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $35.94 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Urgent Care

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Morrison, IL 61270 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Morrison, IL 61270: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $36