Licensed Practical Nurse II (U) - Decatur
SIU Medicine, Decatur, IL, United States
Overview
The LPN provides clinical support to the assigned Division within the Department. Primary responsibility is to ensure safe, quality, and efficient health care delivery to patients under the direction of a Medical Doctor (MD), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Registered Nurse (RN). This position implements the School's mission and vision in providing high-quality care to patients, families, employees, physicians, and the communities served. Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before March 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
A Provides clinic nursing care, including obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, wound care, other nursing procedures, and documenting nursing functions appropriately.
B Schedules procedures, surgeries, admissions, pre-certifications, etc., for patients as directed by the MD, APN, PA, or RN.
C Assists in the clinic by providing clerical support during the clinic (answering the phone, faxing, copying, and performing general clerical duties).
D Administers medications and performs other nursing procedures according to SIU LPN employee guidelines.
E Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing per clinic protocols; reports findings to MD, APN, PA, or RN and records in the patient medical record.
F Assists with procedures; sets up and/or completes procedures as directed by the MD, APN, PA, or RN.
G Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
H Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures, and other testing as ordered by the MD, APN, or PA.
I Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate.
J Communicates with call center, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
K Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.
L Assists administrative staff with ensuring accurate and current nursing procedures pertaining to patient care by observing the clinical area and reporting concerns.
M Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
N Functions as a primary nurse or back-up nurse as directed, following the direction of the primary nurse and physician when functioning as the back-up nurse.
O Performs nursing duties in other Divisions temporarily as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
P Serves as a resource to departmental staff.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
At least 6 months of nursing experience in a health care facility (e.g., hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research, and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics and is published in compliance with federal law regarding campus security policy and crime statistics.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status, in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
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The LPN provides clinical support to the assigned Division within the Department. Primary responsibility is to ensure safe, quality, and efficient health care delivery to patients under the direction of a Medical Doctor (MD), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Physician Assistant (PA), or Registered Nurse (RN). This position implements the School's mission and vision in providing high-quality care to patients, families, employees, physicians, and the communities served. Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before March 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
A Provides clinic nursing care, including obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, wound care, other nursing procedures, and documenting nursing functions appropriately.
B Schedules procedures, surgeries, admissions, pre-certifications, etc., for patients as directed by the MD, APN, PA, or RN.
C Assists in the clinic by providing clerical support during the clinic (answering the phone, faxing, copying, and performing general clerical duties).
D Administers medications and performs other nursing procedures according to SIU LPN employee guidelines.
E Performs clinic laboratory testing and procedural testing per clinic protocols; reports findings to MD, APN, PA, or RN and records in the patient medical record.
F Assists with procedures; sets up and/or completes procedures as directed by the MD, APN, PA, or RN.
G Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times.
H Schedules follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures, and other testing as ordered by the MD, APN, or PA.
I Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate.
J Communicates with call center, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
K Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.
L Assists administrative staff with ensuring accurate and current nursing procedures pertaining to patient care by observing the clinical area and reporting concerns.
M Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.
N Functions as a primary nurse or back-up nurse as directed, following the direction of the primary nurse and physician when functioning as the back-up nurse.
O Performs nursing duties in other Divisions temporarily as assigned by the Charge Nurse.
P Serves as a resource to departmental staff.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
At least 6 months of nursing experience in a health care facility (e.g., hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.
The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research, and service to the community.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics and is published in compliance with federal law regarding campus security policy and crime statistics.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status, in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
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