IHC LPN-Home Health

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Home Care team. UChicago Medicine fosters a concern for patients that extends well beyond the walls of our facilities. We have expanded our home care services to keep pace with shorter hospital stays, evolving technology, changing insurance reimbursement and a growing elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Makes home visits to provide direct patient care within the scope of practice as assigned by registered nurse.
• Observes patient progress or lack of progress and communicates these observations to the registered nurse for adjustment of the patient’s plan of care.
• Documents observations and nursing interventions including medication and treatment according to the patient’s plan of care and agency policy and procedures.
• Maintains ongoing communication with the registered nurse regarding all aspects of patient care interventions, needs and changes.
• Teaches the patient’s family to carry out preventative and rehabilitative measures, in an effort to increase their responsibility of independence or toward independent living.
• Applies knowledge of drugs, other therapeutic methods, and diagnostic tests based upon understanding of established principles and precautions.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the patient’s physician Excluding: starting IV therapy, the administration of IV medications, addition of medication to IV solutions and administration of IV piggyback medications.
• Affords appropriate instructions to patient/family caregivers to achieve independence.
• Recognizes the need for cost effectiveness uses equipment and supplies efficiently.
• Commits to one hundred percent (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physicians, students and co-workers.

Requirements

• Current state of Illinois practical nursing license.
• Current BLS through American Heart Association (AHA).
• One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting required.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance and has the availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Current state of Illinois practical nursing license. Current BLS through American Heart Association (AHA). One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting required. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance and has the availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits.

Skills

Required skills include: excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Learn more about our benefits at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Pay

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Days Work Location: Field - City of Chicago Unit/Department: UCM Home Care - Home Health CBA Code: Non-Union