Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), South Shore Senior Center, Full-Time, Days

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at UChicago Medicine South Shore Senior CenterBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our South Shore Senior Center. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.In this role as the LPN - Clinic Medicating you would be responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Patient centered care principles and practical nursing standards provide the foundation for the care provided.Essential Job Functions:Demonstrates knowledge of current trends, concepts and issues of professional nursing practice related to transplantArranges/prepares patients and family for procedures, i.e. utilizing established teaching/research protocolsParticipates in activities as determined by supervisorIdentifies and communicates patient/family problems to appropriate members of the health care teamCollaborates with nursing care center leadership to maintain patient care standards across inpatient and outpatient settingsActs as a resource person for the nursing staff on related subjectsMaintains all patient information/records as directed in accordance with hospitals policies and proceduresRequired Qualifications:A completed High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited bodyCurrent IL LPN LicenseGraduate from a State-Approved course of studySuccessful completion of a pharmacology courseActive BLS CertificationExperience working in a community health settingPreferred Qualifications:Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing systemGeneral working knowledge of PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for windows, OASIS and EPICComputerized appointment scheduling experienceAbility to handle stress in a fast-paced environmentConsiderable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physiciansPhysical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instrumentsPosition Details:Job Type/FTE: Full timeShift: Days, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pmWork Location: OnsiteUnit/Department: South Shore Senior CenterCBA Code: Non-Union