IHC LPN-Home Health

UChicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine Home Care in the Chicago area is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Home Care team for 100% onsite field visits.

You will perform direct and indirect nursing care under RN supervision, visit patients at their homes, document care, and educate families. This role requires driving to patient homes and coordinating with the Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current IL practical nursing license.
• BLS through American Heart Association (AHA).
• One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• 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; has transportation to conduct home visits.

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 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 to increase their responsibility of independence or toward independent living.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the patient’s physician.

Skills

LPN license (IL)

BLS (AHA)

Communication skills

Observation skills

Problem solving

Math skills

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

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. For more than 20 years, our staff has striven to provide seamless, high‑quality care for patients of any age, condition or stage in life. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity, and you will be traveling in the field between patient’s homes. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Job details: The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, follows established policies and procedures of UChicago Medicine Home Care and the Nurse Practice Act. Performs total direct and indirect skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Acts independently to assess the nursing needs of the patient and works either singularly or in conjunction with interdepartmental staff to meet the individual needs of the patient.

Essential Job Functions

• 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 measure, in an effort to increase their responsibility of independence or toward independent living.
• Teaches the patient’s family to carry out preventative and rehabilitative measure, 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.
• Assesses the learning needs of patients and significant others and gives appropriate instruction.
• Assists patients in adaptation to living in relation to level of wellness.
• Assesses the learning needs of the patient and family and assess their ability to learn. Provides 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Continuing Education Requirements

UChicago Medicine Home Care personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities and as required by licensing standards.

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.

Position Details

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

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. 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. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.