Licensed Practical Nurse - Bronzeville Primary Care Full time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its Bronzeville Primary Care facility. This role involves direct patient care, documentation of health records, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. The hospital offers competitive pay rates and extensive benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois.
• Experience preferred in ambulatory care.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assess patients' conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as delegated.
• Document all observations in the patient medical record.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Bronzeville Primary Care Full time Days

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The salary range for this position is $27.13 - $35.27 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
  
  

Description

The LPN Medication Privs reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates in the collection and assessment of the patients problem/condition.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients.
• Elicit and document the patients chief complaint, history and patient needs.
• Collaborates on the development, planning and modification of the Registered Nurses or Advanced Practice Nurses nursing care plan.
• Implements aspects of the nursing plan of care as delegated and with demonstrated competencies:
• Administers vaccines, medications and/or prescribed treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider or delegated by supervising RN.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal medications as delegated.
• Administers medicated baths, respiratory treatments, dermatological treatments or phototherapy as delegated.
• Is prohibited from administering intervenors or epidural medications. The LPN may monitor IV infusions as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient's response to interventions and reports the effectiveness of the plan of care to the team.
• Participates in established educational strategies to promote, achieve and maintain optimum patient health outcomes, as delegated.
• Documents all observations and interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel, as delegated.
• Provides input in the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety.
• Performs the following duties and procedures within the scope of LPN practice: vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and urinary catheterization.
• Additional practice specific duties within the scope of practice of the LPN practice may be performed with demonstrated competencies, as delegated.
• Assists physicians and RNs in other patient care support activities related to referrals, lab work, diagnostic testing, medication ordering, results reporting and scheduling, as delegated.
• Assists in urgent/emergent medical situations, as appropriate, and in accordance with the organizations protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Identifies and participates in the elimination of hazardous situations and reports all defective materials, equipment or risk factors to immediate supervisor.
• In collaboration with the immediate supervisor, completes NETS reports for patient/visitor related events.
• Performs other tasks as delegated and within the LPN scope of practice.
  

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) American Heart Association Accredited.
  
  

Preferred:

• One to two years experience in ambulatory care preferred.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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