Licensed Practiced Nurse

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago, IL seeks an LPN to record medical histories, take vital signs, and monitor patients under treatment. You will assist with daily activities, administer medications, collect lab samples, and provide emotional support while communicating with families.

Applicants must have a valid LPN license, work well in a multidisciplinary team, and maintain confidentiality. Strong clinical skills and attention to detail are essential for this on-site role at our hospital.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license and be in good standing.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and handle diverse care tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temperature, HR, etc.).
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side-effects.
• Monitor patient condition and maintain patient charts.
• Assist patients with daily activities (eating, bathing, etc.).
• Administer injections and prescribed medications; wound care.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients.
• Communicate with patients’ families to offer guidance and information.

Skills

LPN license

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

MS Office

Education

LPN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Requirements

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must