Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day shift Monday-Friday 8am-5:00pm – rotate call and weekends.

Location: Covering Elmwood Pk, Franklin Pk, River Grove, Melrose Pk, Rosemont, and Scheller Park Area.

Develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities, and professional affiliations.

Participates in the review process and the agency performance improvement program.

Provides patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, and ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by the physician.

Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and participates in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation.

Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and RN, and implements changes in the patient care plan as directed.

Communicates changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.

Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families.

Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.

Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.

Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers medications to assigned patients.

Assesses patients during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs, and assesses for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.

Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations.

Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and complete forensic testing collections in accordance with established guidelines.

Collects data specific to the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care.

Receives, verifies, and implements physician orders, ensuring orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills

A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive communication skills are necessary

Problem-solving abilities

Positive interpersonal communication skills

Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills

Team and customer service oriented

Must be able to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions

Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office; additional computer knowledge Preferred

Venipuncture skills

Must be proficient in the English language; additional languages Preferred

Background check meets organizational guidelines

Requires individuals to be able to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions

Must have excellent communication skills, be flexible, and able to interact positively with associates

Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation Preferred

High School Grad or Equivalent Required

Technical/Vocational School Required

LPN Required

Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) Required

IV Certified (IV) Preferred

Driver's License (DL) Required

Auto Insurance (AL) Required

$22.68 – $42.19

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.