Licensed Practical Nurse- Long Term Care - PRN

Mercy-Harvard-Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-demand pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for PRN inpatient care in Illinois/Wisconsin. The role involves administering medications, observing patients, and collaborating with the RN to implement care plans.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, timely reporting of concerns, and adherence to hospital policies. Requires active LPN license and CPR/BLS certification within 90 days. Per diem schedule, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
• Licensed as an LPN in the state of practice.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
• Administers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.
• Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.
• Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and follows the RN directions.

Skills

LPN

CPR/BLS

Clinical care

Documentation

Education

LPN program

RN ladder option (IL/WI)

Job description

Overview: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in an inpatient setting.Schedule: PRN/As NeededShift: VariableESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures according to established protocols.Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatmentAdministers specified medications as allowed by policy and procedure, licensure, and State Practice Act.Responds in a safe and timely manner to patient requests and reports significant observations to the RN promptly.Demonstrates knowledge of the patient's plan of care and delivers care safely and within established standards and guidelines. Participates in planning for patient's care by providing input to the RN and under the direction of the RN, assists in implementing the patient care plan.Demonstrates knowledge of established hospital and nursing policies. Identifies emergency situations, initiates nursing measures as appropriate within scope of practice in emergency situations and seeks assistance and direction as necessary.Instructs patients in self-care according to the teaching plan and the directions of the RN. Documents this aspect of the patient's care.Participates in QA & I.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited LPN Program ORWisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing.Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.Experience in clinical setting preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practiceApproved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 daysLEVEL OF SUPERVISIONWork is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situation.PAY RANGE:$23.18 - $37.10Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women