jobs in North Clayton, MO

Nursing Jobs in North Clayton, MO

LPN Physicians Practice

Touchette Regional Hospital East St. Louis, IL

$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.

Medical Assistant II

Touchette Regional Hospital Sauget, IL

$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

Full-time

2 months ago

Registered Nurse RN CRT Facility Float Pool

OSF HealthCare Alton, IL

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Pay range for this position is $42.78 - $53.74/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position. Sign on bonus eligible! Internal Mission Partners not eligible. 2 year commitment - $20,000 bonus Sign On Bonus Flexibility: YOU choose how to use your Sign On Bonus! Pay off bills, put dollars toward purchasing a new car, or use it to manage your health insurance expenses. The choice is YOURS! Night Shift Differential: $4/hour Weekend Differential: $3.25/hour Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The RN CRT Tier 1 – Hospital provides experienced and flexible nurses who deliver patient care across multiple departments within a single facility. Applies strong clinical knowledge and nursing skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diverse patient populations. In this role, RNs adapt quickly to different care settings and collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality, age-appropriate care that meets the needs of our patients and communities. Provides coverage in two or more departments within the facility as staffing needs require. Tier I RN’s will provide coverage in two or more of the following departments at one location : - ICU, Stepdown, Medical/Surgical, Psychiatric, Outpatient Clinic, Ambulatory Care. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Registered Nurse Experience: 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the specialty area of hire Licensure/ Certification: Current Registered Nurse License in the state of IL. BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) through the American Heart Association Other Skills/ Knowledge: Effective verbal and written communication with interdisciplinary teams Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills for rapid decision-making Excellent adaptability and flexibility in managing varied patient populations and unit workflows Time management and prioritization skills in fast-paced and variable environments Ability to educate patients, families, and staff across multiple clinical areas PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Experience collaborating with diverse healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care Prior float or cross-training experience preferred Licensure/ Certification: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or other specialty certifications Other Skills/ Knowledge: Familiarity with multiple patient care areas (e.g., med-surg, ICU, telemetry, pediatrics, ER) Understanding of age-specific care needs and population-specific interventions OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.