Licensed Practical Nurse

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits eligible at 30 days

Short and long-term disability insurance after 30 days

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their discharge lounge. The ideal candidate will provide patient-centered care, maintain high accuracy in work, and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals. Contribute to a compassionate and diverse workplace while growing in a supportive environment designed for impactful care.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Illinois required.
• ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications needed.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient-centered nursing care in accordance with standards.
• Coordinates special bed requests and collaborates with hospital personnel.
• Intervenes to resolve system problems that delay patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

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!

Duties:

Here is some of what you can expect from being a Licensed Practical Nurse in our discharge lounge:

• Delivers patient-centered nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Insight
• Applies excellent telephonic customer service skills
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice and education
• Ensures proper utilization of hospital resources and level of care
• Assesses relevant clinical and age-related information (all ages) to assist in timely appropriate bed assignments
• Intervenes to resolve system problems that delay delivery of patient care
• Considers safety and cost effectiveness when delivering patient care
• Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner
• Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department
• Establishes and maintains effective and respectful communication in development of all collaborative relationships
• Evaluates and participates in opportunities for outstanding service to all customers and accepts responsibility in partnership that is equally respectful to everyone
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify, interpret, and access appropriate resources in patient specific scenario(s)
• Integrates results of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, utilization of hospital resources and length of stay
• Coordinates special bed requests
• Collaborate with physicians, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care & expedite throughput

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required
• Current LPN license as a practical nurse in the State of Illinois required
• Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications
• Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

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!