LPN or MAII - Internal Medicine - Residency, (Park Ridge)

Department:

01221 AMG Lutheran General Residency - Internal Medicine: Residency

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Clinic HOURS:

9a-5:30p, Monday – Friday

8a-12p, Saturday

LPN HOURS: Internal Medicine Residency

9a-5:30p, Monday – Friday

8a-12p, Saturday rotation

Very busy Internal Medicine Residency Clinic. Strong multi-tasking skills are needed and the ability to remain focused while handling the volume of patients.

MAII Hours: Internal Medicine Residency

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8a - 5p

Tuesday, rotating evening shift: 11a - 7p

Saturday: 8a-12p rotation

**On-site interview**

POSITION OPEN FOR LPN OR MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical Assistant must have 2 years experience working in a high volume clinic

Major Responsibilities for LPN:

Under the supervision of the RN, participates in the planning of nursing care and documents plan according to policy and procedure.

• Participates in developing individualized patient plan of care, prioritizing, and organizing patient care, and ensuring follow-through with planned care.
• Involves patient/family in the plan of care.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team for the purpose of coordinating direct patient care efforts and/or operating as the patient’s advocate.

Under the supervision of the RN, provides nursing care for patients and documents according to policy and procedure.

• Utilizes available resources for the purpose of providing nursing care for both the patient and family.
• Provides care in a timely manner anticipating needs and communication the plan from caregiver to caregiver to assure continuity.
• Selects appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status.
• Utilizes established pathways, algorithms, and guidelines in delivering patient care.
• Participates in the implementation of patients’ educational plan based on the RN’s assessment.
• Follows policies and procedures for documentation using manual and on-line information systems.

Performs tasks while maintaining integrity of patient care standards and efficient unit operations

• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.
• Contributes to effective operation of the unit.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Identifies and reports potential or actual safety issues.
• Practices within the policies and procedures of infection control by demonstrating knowledge in sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and utilizing proper personal protective equipment with patients in isolation.
• Uses organizational skills to effectively complete assignments in timely manner.
• Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit.
• Maintains confidentiality and appropriate business conduct.
• Provides care while respecting the rights of patients and their families.
• Assumes responsibility for continued growth and education to reflect knowledge and understanding of current nursing care practice.

Major Responsibilities for MAII:

Clinical Support/Health Outcomes: Provides support in the delivery of quality clinical care

• Supports achieving AMG Clinical Integration goals by medical record preparation, i.e., assures appropriate flow sheets and charts are available at time of patient visit.
• Accurate data is obtained and documented.
• Assists the physician in maintaining registries.
• Communicates to provider any outstanding data, tests or measures required for Clinical Integration.
• Prepares for patient visit by performing chart preparation.
• Manages patient flow, including preparing rooms, patients in accordance with Advocate Medical Group (AMG) policies and procedures and rooming standards.
• Performs tests/procedures as ordered.
• Maintains test tracking log, communicating test results per policy.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal or delayed test results to