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Reset FilterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Nursing
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned g...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Nursing
Position Summary
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.
This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Nursing
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned g...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Nursing
Position Summary
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Nursing
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned g...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Medical Nursing
Position Summary
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology/Nephrology
*** Up to $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE *** *Actively enrolled in a RN program strongly preferred* As a Licensed Pr...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urology/Nephrology
Position Summary
*** Up to $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE ***
*Actively enrolled in a RN program strongly preferred*
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of patient care activities. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. Is accountable for own nursing actions and competencies. Communicates effectively with others. Performs all duties in accordance with the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Nursing Care
Data Collection:
o Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
o Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
o Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions.
Planning:
o Assists the RN in development the nursing plan of care.
Intervention:
o Competently performs tasks/procedures as directed. (See Table)
o Use equipment safely.
o Takes appropriate action in life-threatening situations/emergencies.
o Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes
o Utilizes appropriate infection control and safety measures.
o Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self, and others.
o Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
o Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.
Evaluation:
o Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
o Assist the RN to evaluate and modify the plant of care.
Patient/Family Education:
o Assists the RN to identify, implement and evaluate age appropriate teaching interventions.
o Reinforce teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team.
Communication:
o Inform RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
o Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection.
2. Quality and Safety
• Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Complies with all safety policies.
3. Accountability
• Advocates for patients and families.
• Appropriately follows the chain of command.
• Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards.
• Identifies annual goals for own professional development.
• Provides constructive feedback to strengthen the Division of Nursing and the employee’s department/unit.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
5. Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Required Experience
Education:.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
• Will submit letter verifying successful NCLEX completion stating eligibility to practice as license-pending or certified letter verifying temporary licensure with the state of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.
• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.
Annual Credentialing:
1. Attends all JCAHO, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory in-services. Submits supporting documentation to the nurse manager in conjunction with the annual performance appraisal.
2. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements.
3. Completes self-evaluation as part of the annual performance review.
Justin Cox
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Nursing
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned g...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Nursing
Position Summary
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.
This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterPre-Op Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Special Procedure Area
Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of patient care activities. Provides care appropr...
Pre-Op Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Special Procedure Area
Position Summary
Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of patient care activities. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. Is accountable for own nursing actions and competencies. Communicates effectively with others. Performs all duties in accordance with the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
1. Nursing Care
- Data Collection:
- Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
- Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
- Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions.
- Planning:
- Provides information to assist the RN in developing the nursing plan of care.
- Intervention:
- Completely performs tasks/procedures as appropriately delegated (see Table 1).
- Uses equipment safely.
- Takes appropriate action in life-threatening situations/emergencies.
- Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes.
- Utilizes appropriate infection control safety measures.
- Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self and others.
- Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
- Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.
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Table 1 |
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Per the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, LPNs are restricted from:
· Administering medications via central lines · Administering medication via intravenous (IV) push · Administering chemotherapy via IV routes · Starting or adding blood or blood components · Completing and documenting admission comprehensive head-to-toe assessment and initial plan of care · Obtaining verbal or telephone orders from a provider |
- Evaluation:
- Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
- Assists the RN to evaluate and modify the plan of care.
- Patient/Family Education:
- Assists the RN to identify, implement and evaluate age appropriate teaching interventions.
- Reinforces teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team.
- Communication:
- Informs RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
- Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection.
2. Quality and Safety
- Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement.
- Participates in review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Complies with all safety policies.
3. Accountability
- Advocates for patients and families.
- Appropriately follows the chain of command. .
- Participates in community organizations
- Identifies annual goals for own professional development.
- Provides constructive feedback to strengthen the Division of Nursing and the colleague’s department/unit.
4. Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
- Successful graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Current LPN licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Current BLS/CPR certification
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
- Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.
Annual Requirements:
- Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices.
- Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements.
- Completion of annual self-evaluation and submission of peer feedback at time of performance appraisal.
Nicholas Rapps
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Birth Center
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their f...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Birth Center
Position Summary
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporates preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
Required Skills
- Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatric Nursing
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned g...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Pediatric Nursing
Position Summary
***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***
Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
- Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterScrub Technician- Family Birth Center
Provides care to post partum, labor and delivery, and nursery patients as assigned by the registered nurse.
Position Summary
Provides care to post partum, labor and delivery, and nursery patients as assigned by the registered nurse.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Admits patients, collects data (vital signs, admission, and assessment) initially and periodically within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse.
- Establishes workload priorities and offers input into plan of care for patients; encourages patient participation in plan of care.
- Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies, procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under the supervision of an RN.
- Identifies expected outcomes individualized to mother, baby and other patient needs under RN guidance.
- Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, OB OR specific, medication administration, and use of equipment.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
- Maintaining ongoing continuing education,
- Contributing to professional development of peers, and
- Participating in CQI.
- Maintains sterile environment and applies sterile and safe techniques.
- Assists in preparation and draping of the patient.
- Wears lead aprons, eye protection and personal protection equipment.
- Reports unsafe conditions.
- Disassembles and decontaminates setup.
- Performs as a scrub nurse, anticipating surgeon’s needs throughout.
- Plans for procedures by reviewing case cart set-up.
- Sets up and passes instruments, sutures and supplies during surgical procedures.
- First assist physician with delivery of C-section infants.
- Set up and assist physician with vaginal delivery.
- Identifies specimens with the surgeon and the circulating nurse.
- Transports surgery patients.
- Utilizes supplies and equipment in cost-effective manner.
- Maintains and orders adequate supplies.
- Updates procedure/preference cards.
- When assigned one-on-one care to a patient that is perceived to be harmful to themselves or others, positions self in patient room at bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient and remain within arm’s length of patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or a recognized surgery technician school. LPN’s must have current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nurse. Must have successfully completed OB OR Surgical Tech training at DMH. Must be CPR certified. Six months experience preferred. One-on-one care training required.
Jessica Brown
RecruiterLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - $5K sign-on Bonus
**** Up to $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus**** As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will work under supervisi...
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - $5K sign-on Bonus
Position Summary
**** Up to $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus****
As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will work under supervision of the registered nurse and perform a variety of patient care activities in the home setting, or assisted living. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. Is accountable for own nursing actions and competencies. Communicates effectively with others on the Interdisciplinary team. Performs all duties in accordance with the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines..
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Nursing Care
- Data Collection:
- Observes, records and reports objective and subjective patient data.
- Demonstrates ability to detect signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status.
- Informs RN of abnormal or changing data and of patient/family responses to interventions.
- Planning:
- Assists the registered nurse in developing the nursing plan of care.
- Provides input as applicable.
- Intervention:
- Completely performs tasks/procedures as appropriately delegated.
- Uses equipment safely.
- Accurately administers medications by appropriately delegated routes.
- Utilizes appropriate infection control safety measures.
- Acts to prevent harm or injury to patient, self and others.
- Documents and communicates to RN nursing interventions and patient responses.
- Seeks supervision prior to initiating new or unfamiliar nursing activities and/or with a change in patient condition.
- Evaluation:
- Observes, records and reports patient responses to nursing interventions and other relevant data to the RN.
- Assists the registered nurse to evaluate and modify the plan of care.
- Patient/Family Education:
- Assists the registered nurse to identify, implement and evaluate appropriate teaching interventions.
- Reinforces teaching initiated by other members of the healthcare team.
- Communication:
- Informs RN of abnormal and/or changing data and patient/family response to interventions.
- Develops and maintains interviewing skills required for data collection.
- Medication administration:
- May administer PO, injectable, topical, rectal, sublingual medications.
- Wound Care
- Quality and Safety
- Communicates and documents potential risk issues to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement.
- Complies with all safety policies.
- Accountability
- Advocates for patients and families.
- Appropriately follows the chain of command.
- Adheres to the Memorial Health Behavioral Standards.
- Identifies annual goals for own professional development.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented
Required Experience
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Current LPN licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Must possess a valid IL driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS fleet safety policy (five year MVR will be required).
Annual Credentialing:
- Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory in-services. Submits supporting documentation to the nurse manager in conjunction with the annual performance appraisal.
- Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements.
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience is required
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IM injections.
- Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.