Licensed Practical Nurse II - Lincoln (2736)

Salary : $21.45 - $23.60 Hourly

Location : Lincoln, IL

Job Type : Civil Service

Job Number : 2401357

Department : Family and Community Medicine / Lincoln-SMS

Division : N / A

Opening Date : 09 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 8 / 2025 2 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Non-Represented

Shift : Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt : Non-Exempt

SMS / SWS# : SMS.CS.N11021.000

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Description

This position provides direct nursing care and support to the patients of the SIU Center for Family Medicine-Lincoln. Time is spent assisting providers in the clinic with face-to-face patient contact and phone triage. This position must work closely with faculty, staff and patients to ensure an efficient operation.

Examples of Duties

FLOOR NURSING 55%

• Assists faculty in direct patient care,i.e., diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Provides nursing care to patients requiring nursing judgment and specialized nursing skills and documents same in the electronic health record.
• Responsible to see patients in nurse-only clinics under direct physician supervision for protocol
• driven patient care such as blood sugar checks, blood pressurechecks,etc.,and documents same in the electronic health record.
• Responsible for keeping providers rooms full..
• Responsible for assisting assigned faculty with electronic health record desktop report and paper reports, labs, x-rays, and consultation results.
• Assistswiththecoordinationofreferralswithhospitalsandparticipatingspecialists,instituting correctpreparationsforaccuratecontinuumofcareanddocumentingsamein the electronic health record.
• Coordinates patient and family education prior to diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures.
• Administers andrecordsprescribedmedicationsandimmunizationsbyIM,subq.lntradermal,and by mouth; refill prescriptions under physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner order via the electronic health record.
• Responsible for the oversight maintenance of clean, well-equipped and supplied exam rooms, assembles clean and sterile packs for special procedures, and maintains clean and sterile equipment.

PHONE TRIAGE 40%

TEACHING / TRAINING 5%

Qualifications

1. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

2. Six months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a 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 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.

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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to 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.

Paid time off : Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time : Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance : Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription : Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts : Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts : Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver / Tuition Reimbursement : Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence : Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program : Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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