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

Retirement plan

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an LPN to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care in an inpatient setting across Mercyhealth's northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin network.

The role involves delivering nursing care, observing patients, administering medications, and supporting the care plan under RN direction. CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days, with strong emphasis on patient safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program.
• Illinois: Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program.
• Experience in clinical setting preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care by performing treatments and procedures per protocols.
• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to meds or treatments.
• Administer specified medications as allowed by license and policy.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and communicate with RN.
• Follow patient care plans and assist in implementing them.
• Document care provided and participate in QA & I.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Emergency response

Self-care instruction

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program graduate

RN ladder option (Illinois)

Job description

Overview

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in an inpatient setting.

Schedule

PRN/As Needed Shift: Variable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• 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 EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited LPN Program OR Wisconsin: 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/LICENSURE

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of practice.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work 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 - $37.10

Mercyhealth 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.

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 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women.

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.