Additional Information About the Role

BJC MedGroup is seeking a Full-Time LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for our new Pediatrics office in Alton, IL. Initially starting in Godfrey until new office opens.

Position Details:

Day Shift Hours: Mon-Fri

Rooming patients, assisting in procedures, work Epic messages (results, medication refills, patient call back), medication prior authorizations,

Why Join Us?

Be part of growing a new clinic with BJC Medical Group
Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Staff LPN Ambulatory is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider in an ambulatory care setting. Assigned tasks may include rooming patients, obtaining vitals, administering medications in-office, performing point of care lab testing, assisting with procedures and triaging patient phone calls. All responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with applicable state regulations.

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing services to patients under the supervision of a physician or other licensed provider within the scope of practice for the LPN.

Follows HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, Medication Management and Infection Prevention procedures for cleaning and sterilization of equipment and/or instruments.

Performs clinical skills, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, point of care testing and medication administration. Assists with medical office procedures.

Obtains vital signs, patient history and maintains accurate and prompt charting in the patient's record.

Triage calls, provide test and lab results to patients and present relevant information to provider with correct medical terminology.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

- Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate or Trade School Equi

- Nursing
Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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