Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Zion Health Center

Overview

Under the direction of the nurse manager, and the APRN or MD, provides routine care, observing patients’ health, and communicating with patients and their families to provide optimal ambulatory healthcare to patients. Work involves direct patient contact and is performed in accordance with prescribed methods, techniques, and procedures.

Scheduled

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

• Monday to Friday (8:00AM - 4:00PM)
• Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for the provider by obtaining initial information and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, height, weights, BMI, and head circumference as specified by program)
• Documents chief complaints of patients and notifies the nurse/provider of unusual symptoms or complaints
• Assists in telephone follow-up with the patient as directed by the program
• Under the direction of the provider and/or Registered nurse, assists with basic patient health education
• Inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition
• Maintains ordered supplies and keeps area stocked; checks for medical supplies that are outdated
• Performs tasks including filing, chart documentation and telephone follow-up as assigned
• Performs peak flow; spirometry; EKG; point of care testing and phlebotomy services as directed
• Administers medications and immunizations for patients ordered by the provider
• Participates in the orientation and training of new certified medical assistants
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Centers (LCHD/CHC)
• Develops and maintains a basic awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce health disparities within our communities
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles
• Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals
• Participates in quality improvement activities to assess, monitor, and improve program services
• Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff meetings and other trainings, including appropriate age specific educational trainings offered on regular basis for professional development
• Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well-being of the patients and co-workers, directly to the supervisor and/or Safety Officer

• Assists and encourages patients in identifying self-management goals
• Provides individual and family education and counseling on reproductive health issues as needed
• Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area

• Current Illinois RN/LPN license
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing or completion of an LPN training program
• Minimum of 1 year of professional nursing experience, preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.

We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at the following URLs: https://la

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: https://.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.