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Insight Health Systems

LPN

Insight Health Systems, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $28.00/hr - $33.00/hr

We Are Insight

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse I works as a team member with other ancillary personnel under the direction of the registered professional nurse to meet technical care needs for a specified population of patients.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties And Responsibilities Under the direction of, and in partnership with, the registered professional nurse performs all of the following activities as directed, based on the individual needs of the patient.

Collects clinical data, reporting any unusual results to the registered professional nurse.

TPR, BP, Pain Scale

Intake and Output

Blood glucose levels

Height and weight

Post procedure evaluation

Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed in CCU, ER and Telemetry units

Documents findings in appropriate areas of chart, including shift and 24-hour intake and output totals as needed

Performs assigned therapeutic tasks

Lifting, positioning, deep breathing, ambulating patients

Dressing changes utilizing aseptic/sterile technique as appropriate

Feeds or assists patients with meals

Provides enteral feedings and manages feeding equipment

Reinforces specific Occupational Therapy exercises as directed

Reinforces specific Physical Therapy exercises as directed

Reinforces specific patient education information as directed

Assists with application of restraints as directed

Oral, nasal and tracheal suctioning

Foley catheter, ostomy and decubitus care

Specific pulmonary therapies and application of O2 appliances

Collects specimens as assigned

Performs phlebotomy for blood specimen collection

Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens as directed

Draws blood cultures and type/cross match for blood administration

Assists with the admitting and discharge process.

Ensures that patient rooms are ready for new admissions after cleaning by Environmental Services

Completes documentation of admission vital signs, height, weight, and other information as directed

Arranges for Medicare and taxicabs for patient transport at discharge as directed

Provides post-mortem care

Performs unit-to-unit transfers to non-intensive care areas

Participates in discharge planning rounds.

May not take verbal or telephone orders

May transcribe written orders, which must then be signed by the registered professional nurse

May accept phone report of lab results and convey results to the registered professional nurse

Ensures that care is provided for all patients utilizing the attributes of Careful Nursing.

Trustworthy collaboration

Health education

Perfect skill in fostering safety and comfort

Participatory – authoritative management

Carries out other duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required.

Current LPN License as a practical nurse in the State of Illinois required.

Current certification in CPR required.

ACLS certification encouraged, required within first year for critical care and ER.

Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course within one (1) year of hire in critical care and ER preferred.

Knowledge of patients' growth and development needs.

Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients.

Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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