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Medical Assistant II

$17.21 - $25.82 / hour
Job Summary: Responsible for providing direct patient care and/or direct ancillary support services as directed by the provider or other medical/nursing staff. This position is of greater responsibility than a Medical Assistant I and is expected to have a higher clinical knowledge and skill set. Functions and Duties: Contact patients via phone or mail regarding the need to be medically evaluated on a periodic basis or due to abnormal test results or missed appointments. Contribute to the orderliness of the patients’ and staffs’ environment in collaborative responsibility for the patient. Report complaints or questions from the patient and/or family member to the health center or office manager. Cooperate with direct supervisor in seeking ways to improve the quality of patient care and more efficient nursing time management. Work as cooperative member of the staff to provide quality patient care. Clarify with provide on orders or procedures which involve quality patient care. Take patients’ blood pressure, weight, temperature, notifying nurse or provider responsible for that patient of any unusual findings. Answer phone and provide a clear message in the patient’s chart. Clean and restock examination rooms. Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections after checking the five rights for medication administration and for the presence of allergies prior to administration and observing for side effects after administration. Perform skin puncture and venipuncture in laboratory when necessary. Obtain laboratory specimens. Complete electrocardiograms. Monitor and stock supplies on a regular basis, notifying proper person of low levels of supplies. Perform other duties as assigned. Performs all other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education High School diploma or a GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants required. Experience 6 – 12 months working as an Medical Assistant in a clinical setting preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Active Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification required. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required. Skills and Abilities Requires advanced knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures. Physical Demands: Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a clinical nature. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required
Touchette Regional Hospital

LPN Physicians Practice

$22.37 - $33.56 / hour
Job Summary: The LPN is responsible for providing nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or health care provider in a Multi-Specialty Clinic. Functions and Duties: Assists physicians with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, and enters information in patient’s electronic medical record. Performs select clinical tests, manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Administers and documents medication under physician’s order. Performs office visits and completes appropriate documentation in patient’s electronic medical record. Assists physicians with office based procedures and office based procedures under anesthesia by participating in time out procedure; providing pre and post-operative care; assists physician during actual procedure. Observes, records, and reports changes in patients’ condition. Labeling and processing patient specimens as needed, including tracking specimens in appropriate logs. Organizes exam rooms, including general cleaning, upkeep, and re-stocking of supplies. Responsible for collecting equipment for a procedure; assisting during the procedure or examination; and cleaning up afterward. Fields patient telephone calls and responds accordingly. Demonstrates appropriate hand washing technique to insure proper infection control and follows universal precautions. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Responsible for collecting specimens, such as urine, or performing phlebotomy duties to obtain blood for lab tests. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education Graduate of an accredited school for licensed practicing nurses. Experience 6 – 12 months of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred. Experience with Athena EMR and/or Citrix EMR preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Current Illinois LPN licensure. CPR certification. Skills and Abilities Understanding of IL healthcare standards and procedures. Ability to use and strong knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May be required with assistance to push someone in a wheelchair. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Touchette Regional Hospital

Emergency Department Registered Nurse RN

$37.08 - $55.62 / hour
Job Summary: Full-time - 10am - 10:30pm - 12 hour shift The registered nurse is a professional practitioner who delivers patient care through the nursing process. Functions and Duties: Collaborates with the patient, family and healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes Assess and reassess patient clinical condition, which includes objective and subjective assessment data. Develop, implement and evaluate a patient’s Plan of Care. Utilize critical thinking skills for patient care and daily operations. Demonstrates clinical competencies and skills applicable to unit. Coordinates, initiates, and validates teaching based on identified learning needs of the patient and designated support person. Manages, administers and reconciles medications. Documents patient care, interventions and responses in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately. Delegates appropriately according to skill level. Triage according to the ESI triage algorithm. Manage sexual assault victims care, paperwork and evidence. Medication management including Omnicell and refrigerator monitoring. Facilitate patient flow. Prioritize and delegate tasks related to patient care. Clear communication with First Responders in the Community (EMS). Knowledge of role in codes including but not limited to: Inside Response Team Outside Response Team Code Blue in ED Code Blue in house Code Blue on grounds Express Team Code Green including the function of the Decon Room Other hospital codes Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families who are dealing with various stages of trauma and tragedy. Management of an expired patient including but not limited to: Coroner notification M transplant notification Funeral home notification Morgue placement Patient belongings Family physician notification Police if required Safe management of Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis. Transfer management per EMTALA guidelines. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Experience Greater than one (1) year of working experience in a similar unit with comparable patient acuity is preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations BLS certified required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent within 1 year of hire De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment. Current Illinois RN State licensure required. Skills and Abilities None. Physical Demands: Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required. Lifting/transferring Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices Requesting assistance is expected Pushing/pulling Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Stooping/kneeling/reaching Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment) Motor coordination and manual dexterity Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures Tactile sensation Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses Eyesight/vision Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction. Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings. Temperament Ability to adapt to continually changing environment Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members. Hearing Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft. Benefits $20,000 Sign-on bonus option! Medical Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Travel Emergency Assistance Employer Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k), with Company Match Term Life Insurance Whole Life Insurance Accident Only Insurance Cancer Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays Sick Days Floating Birthday Bereavement Jury Duty Tuition Reimbursement Full-time - 10am - 10:30pm - 12 hour shift
Touchette Regional Hospital

Emergency Department Registered Nurse RN

$37.08 - $55.62 / year
Job Summary: FULL-TIME: Day Shift - 6:30am - 7pm, 12 hour shift The registered nurse is a professional practitioner who delivers patient care through the nursing process. Functions and Duties: Collaborates with the patient, family and healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes Assess and reassess patient clinical condition, which includes objective and subjective assessment data. Develop, implement and evaluate a patient’s Plan of Care. Utilize critical thinking skills for patient care and daily operations. Demonstrates clinical competencies and skills applicable to unit. Coordinates, initiates, and validates teaching based on identified learning needs of the patient and designated support person. Manages, administers and reconciles medications. Documents patient care, interventions and responses in the electronic health record (EHR) timely and accurately. Delegates appropriately according to skill level. Triage according to the ESI triage algorithm. Manage sexual assault victims care, paperwork and evidence. Medication management including Omnicell and refrigerator monitoring. Facilitate patient flow. Prioritize and delegate tasks related to patient care. Clear communication with First Responders in the Community (EMS). Knowledge of role in codes including but not limited to: Inside Response Team Outside Response Team Code Blue in ED Code Blue in house Code Blue on grounds Express Team Code Green including the function of the Decon Room Other hospital codes Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families who are dealing with various stages of trauma and tragedy. Management of an expired patient including but not limited to: Coroner notification M transplant notification Funeral home notification Morgue placement Patient belongings Family physician notification Police if required Safe management of Behavioral Health patients in acute crisis. Transfer management per EMTALA guidelines. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Experience Greater than one (1) year of working experience in a similar unit with comparable patient acuity is preferred. Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations BLS certified required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent within 1 year of hire De-Escalation training within 6 months of employment. Current Illinois RN State licensure required. Skills and Abilities None. Physical Demands: Sit or stand for a prolonged period of time Regularly exposed to body fluids with the risk of bloodborne pathogens or airborne pathogens Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required. Lifting/transferring Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist using proper body mechanics Able to transfer or position clients greater than 50 pounds with assistance or assistive devices Requesting assistance is expected Pushing/pulling Required in positioning and moving clients and medical equipment. Pushing required performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Stooping/kneeling/reaching Considerable twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching during many aspects of clients care (bathing, making beds, setting up and monitoring medical equipment) Motor coordination and manual dexterity Able to use one or both hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine maculation to perform procedures Tactile sensation Able to feel vibrations, temperature changes and pulses Eyesight/vision Near acuity: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction. Far acuity: clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; with 20/40 vision or better with or without correction Able to accurately read labels and prepare medications. Read written communication and monitor medical equipment findings. Temperament Ability to adapt to continually changing environment Able to accept constructive criticism and accept own limits Emotional and mental stability needed to maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients, families and health team members. Hearing Must be able to hear a forced whisper at 5 ft. Benefits $20,000 Sign-on bonus option! Medical Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Travel Emergency Assistance Employer Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k), with Company Match Term Life Insurance Whole Life Insurance Accident Only Insurance Cancer Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays Sick Days Floating Birthday Bereavement Jury Duty Tuition Reimbursement FULL-TIME: Day Shift - 6:30am - 7pm, 12 hour shift
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