Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VITAS Healthcare; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of end-of-life care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Schaumburg, Illinois. You will provide compassionate nursing care to terminally ill patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity. This role involves direct patient interaction, evaluation of care needs, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance and legal programs

Qualifications

• At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience as an LPN/LVN.
• Must have and maintain transportation for work with required liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in care plan execution.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing

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Job Description

The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located.

Salary Range: $30 - $36 / Hour

• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team.
• Performs selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient’s reactions.
• Reports significant findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager or Physician. Documents reports in clinical notes.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient and family.
• Maintains accurate documentation including but not limited to clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts.
• Evaluates patient/family response to care.
• Utilizes a wide variety of supportive and technical nursing skills in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medication, performing specific treatments, monitoring diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive measures.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in the designing and delivering of interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients/families and invites their participation in the plan of care to ensure, as much as possible, their being able to function as independently as possible.
• Initiates and performs nursing protocols based on patient's needs relating to physical comfort and mental well-being which include, but are not limited to, positioning, mobilizing, bowel and bladder elimination, skin and wound care, personal hygiene and communication.
• Participates in patient/family teaching during daily care relative to understanding the illness and its treatment; maintaining of activities of daily living; self-care and self-medication, prevention and recognition of complications and preparation for discharge and follow-up.
• Plans and carries out a program of professional growth including, but not limited to, participating in regularly scheduled in-service programs and appropriate community educational offerings.
• Cooperates with education and research activities as assigned.
• Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Willing to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends or rotating shifts.

Job Requirements

Must have and maintain transportation for work with required liability insurance and license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, including at least one year as an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical-surgical unit.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

Additional Guidelines

• Does NOT make initial patient nursing care assessments.
• Supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• Reports to the applicable Team Manager.

Physical and Other Demands

Assist in lifting and transferring patients, lift objects over 20 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and the ability to focus.

About Us

VITAS Healthcare is the leading provider of end-of-life care, dedicated to making a difference through professionalism, collaboration, and compassion. We support your growth and value your expertise in our team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance and legal programs

Positions may offer day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.