Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily Pay

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pontiac, IL to promote and restore patients' health. You will complete the nursing process, collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and support patients and families.

The role includes supervising assigned team members, maintaining high-quality care, and adhering to infection control, medication administration, and safety protocols. A diploma and an active IL LPN license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Illinois LPN license.
• LPN diploma required.
• Clinical expertise and infection control knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote patients' health by completing the nursing process with the care team.
• Identify patient care needs through rapport with patients and families.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications and self-care.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and adhere to procedures and regulations.
• Protect patients and staff by following infection control and medication protocols.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical expertise

Infection control

Bedside manner

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Medication administration

Education

LPN diploma

Job description

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a critical role in promoting and restoring patients' health. Your responsibilities include completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Additionally, you will supervise assigned team members and contribute to maintaining high-quality care.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $32-$40 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Leave Policy
• Free uniforms after hire
• Daily Pay partner
• Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), your responsibilities include:

• Promoting patients' health by completing the nursing process and collaborating with the care team.
• Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and their support systems.
• Establishing a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
• Promoting patient independence by:
  • Setting patient care goals.
  • Educating patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care.
  • Addressing questions and concerns.
• Ensuring quality of care by:
  • Adhering to therapeutic standards.
  • Measuring health outcomes against goals.
  • Making or recommending necessary adjustments.
• Resolving patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration protocols, and controlled substance regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will need:

• A diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• An active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Registry.
• Clinical expertise, bedside manner, and infection control knowledge.
• Proficiency in administering medication and maintaining health promotion.
• Strong teamwork, multitasking, listening, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to effectively promote health and maintain patient care standards.