LPN - Licensed Practical Nurses

Shiftkey, LLC; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ShiftKey enables independent Licensed Practical Nurses to bid on per diem LPN shifts posted by a vast network of healthcare facilities—based on criteria you select. Choose facilities, days, and bid the rate you want.

PRN shifts offer better work/life balance, extra income, and the ability to experience different environments. LPNs in Illinois must hold a valid IL license and a high school diploma or GED to get started with ShiftKey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid LPN license in Illinois required.
• Ability to document care and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Chart and record administration of medication and treatment.
• Patient observation.
• Read and record vital signs, weight and height, and other diagnostics.
• Comfort and reassure apprehensive patients.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medical charting

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN License - Illinois

Job description

Build your own schedule. Take control of your career.

Looking for LPN jobs that fit your life? If you're tired of having no control over your schedule or just want to earn more money, PRN shifts could be what you're looking for! ShiftKey enables independent Licensed Practical Nurses like you to bid on per diem LPN shifts posted by a vast network of Healthcare Facilities—all based on criteria you select. Choose the facilities you want, on days you want, and bid the rate you want.

• Better work/life balance - Don't want to work nights? Need Mondays off? Only want to work once in a while? No problem. Use ShiftKey to work as little or as much as you like.
• Extra income - Use ShiftKey to pick up shifts whenever you need a little extra money, even if you have another job. Get paid the next day with a PayCard or go with weekly direct deposit.
• Pick the right environment for you - PRN shifts are a great way to experience a variety of facilities.

ShiftKey partners with Stride Health to allow healthcare professionals who use the ShiftKey App to access Stride's portable benefits platform for affordable healthcare options such as:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Role Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid LPN license in the state of Illinois.

About the Role:

You know better than anyone that LPNs are essential members of a facility's medical team. Your role is to assist RNs and physicians in keeping patients comfortable and on the road to recovery. Here are a few things you might do:

• Chart and record the administration of medication and treatment.
• Patient observation.
• Perform specific procedures, such as reading and recording vital signs, measuring and recording weight and height, and running other diagnostic tests.
• Comfort and reassure apprehensive patients.

Here's what ShiftKey users have to say about us:

"This was one of the best choices I've made as a nurse. I love the freedom I have now!!" - LVN, Dallas, TX

"Amazing! You make your own schedule. You get daily pay or weekly. And they always respond when you need them." - CNA, Springfield, TN

"I've been using ShiftKey for years. It's a very good way to work. The people and facilities are respectful and helpful." - CNA, Kansas City, MO