Job Description
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.
About Touchette Regional Hospital
Serving the Community Since 1958
The best neighbors are the ones who are there for you throughout your life. The ones who stand beside you when the unexpected happens, who hold your hand in your time of need, and celebrate with you when you welcome a new family member home.
At Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, this sense of community doesn’t stop at our front door. It’s felt in every department and by every staff member - because we are your neighbors. Many of us grew up here, live here and are dedicated to helping our neighbors like you be as healthy as can be!
That means offering personalized care at every visit. We listen to you, engage you and support you in whatever means possible. It also means expanding our award-winning services and upgrading our facility to better serve your healthcare needs, regardless of your ability to pay.
60 Years of Dedication.
Touchette has served area residents since 1958 when we opened our doors as Centreville Township Hospital to offer accessible, affordable healthcare to all. We continue to break down the barriers that stand in the way of the quality, compassionate care everyone deserves. Today, we proudly serve the Metro East communities of Alorton, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Washington Park, and the surrounding region.
Touchette is a general acute care hospital offering a full line of services for every stage of life, including our Women’s & Newborn’s Center, expanded Emergency Department, new Behavioral & Wellness Center, and extensive Physical Therapy services. We also offer wellness and education programs, senior housing, Home Health Care, and our Medical Specialists to extend care into the community.
Our Difference and Our Commitment
Touchette has always strived to make a difference in the lives of the people and the communities we serve. We are committed to:
- Services that offer the community benefits of a medical system which provides comprehensive services.
- Treating every person with respect and dignity; delivering services in a convenient and courteous manner.
- Continuously improving to build a strong and healthier future for the communities in which we live and work.
Our employees, physicians, and volunteers work together to create a welcoming environment with a focus on your care. We hope our service exceeds your expectations and that we continue to be your choice for care in the future!