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AdventHealth

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

AdventHealth, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440

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Our Promise To You 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.

Benefits and Perks

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Location 120 N Oak St Hinsdale, IL 60521

Job Description

Other duties as assigned.

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

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

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

Display flexibility in accepting assignment changes and participate in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation.

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

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

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

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

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

Perform treatments within scope of training and administer medications to assigned patients.

Assess patients during clinical check-in, document pertinent medical information and vital signs, and assess for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines.

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

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

Collect data specific to the age of the patient and contribute to their plan of care.

Receive, verify, and implement physician orders, ensuring orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN.

Qualification Requirements

High School Grad or Equiv (Required)

Technical/Vocational School (Required)

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement

Driver's License (DL) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

IV Certified (IV) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pay Range $22.68 - $42.19

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

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Other (Hospitals and Health Care)

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