Job Description

Position Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other provider in patient care departments. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Practical Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Ability to work cooperatively and follow direction in order to meet the needs of the patient, family and department. Demonstrates clinical knowledge in providing care for patients.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, midlevel provider or physician. Nursing care is guided by the provider orders and the nursing plan of care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Reports patient response to care to registered nurse or other provider for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.

• Collects and Processes specimens accurately
• Changes dresses, inserts catheters
• Administer medication via oral/injection/inhalation
• Perform Bladder scans
• Medication Refills within scope
• Complete forms (appeals, prior authorizations, MRI screens)
• Patient Teaching

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.