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LPN

Mercyhealth · Rockford, IL · $22.28–$35.66 an hour · Per diem

Posted Jul 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you gave feedback to a coworker or took part in peer review.

What they are checking: Whether they can give honest, helpful feedback to peers.

How do you keep up with a busy clinic day without making mistakes?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and careful under pressure.

How do you help with clinic projects or nursing initiatives?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute beyond their daily tasks, as the posting expects.

What would you do

A patient has a reaction after a medication you gave. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize adverse reactions and report them to the provider or RN right away.

How do you help a clinic get ready for a survey?

What they are checking: Whether they understand compliance and help keep the clinic survey-ready.

A patient calls with a question that sounds urgent. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they route calls for triage instead of making assessments outside their scope.

About the work

Walk me through how you room a patient and collect assessment data.

What they are checking: Whether they gather complete information the provider needs and document it accurately.

How do you give injections safely, and what checks do you do first?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the rights of medication administration every time.

What is within your scope as an LPN, and what would you send to an RN?

What they are checking: Whether they know LPN scope under the State Practice Act and stay within it.

How do you review orders and follow-up needs with a patient before they leave?

What they are checking: Whether they explain next steps clearly so patients follow through.

How do you coordinate referrals with insurance and other offices?

What they are checking: Whether they can move referrals along so patients get timely care.

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The full job description

As published by Mercyhealth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • R ooms patients, collects assessment data and prepares patient according to specific need. • Collects patient data and documents in the medical record. • Prepares and maintains patient charts. • Assists in examination, treatment and other clinic procedures . • Administers injections and medications as ordered and directed. • Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient. • Assist s with laboratory procedures, screening tests and QI projects • Answers telephone and either responds to inquiry or directs caller to appropriate personnel for triage • Documents according to standards of care. • Provides patient treatments as ordered. • Coordinates referrals for patients through insurance and other physician offices • Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the provider or RN . • Perform the duties of a clinic LPN within alignment to LPN scope of practice. • Assist with clinic projects and assignments and nursing initiatives. • May provide feedback for evaluation or participate in peer review. • Assists with preparation of staff for surveys. • Monitors compliance with clinic initiatives as assigned • Administers specified medications and nursing interventions as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act. • Reinforces patient teaching provided by Provider and RN. • Provides basic healthcare instruction to family and patient . • Performs EKG's and simple lab tests as needed. • Performs venipuncture to col lect blood specimens. • Participates in QA & I. • Orders and maintains supplies. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing. Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program. Experience in clinical setting preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as an LPN in the State of Practice Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES N/A LEVEL OF SUPERVISION This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations. SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE: $22.28 - $35.66 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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