Licensed Practiced Nurse

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential patient care and support within a multidisciplinary team.

You will record histories, monitor vital signs, manage patient conditions, and assist with daily activities while ensuring safety and confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements (BP, temp, HR, etc.).
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress and side-effects.
• Monitor patient condition and compose patient charts.
• Assist patients with daily activities (eating, bathing).
• Administer injections and prescribed medications; dress wounds.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients’ family for guidance and release instructions.

Skills

LPN license

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

LPN program completion

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Humboldt Park Health
1044 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Humboldt Park Health
1044 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

• 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

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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