LPN Urology Full time

Northwestern Medicine; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Support for employee well-being

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Sycamore location, who embraces the mission and values of NM. The LPN will be fundamental in patient care, collaborating with healthcare professionals and performing tasks within the scope of practice such as administering medications and documenting care.

Ideal candidates will have a valid LPN license from Illinois, CPR certification, and preferably one to two years of experience in ambulatory care. Comprehensive benefits and support for your well-being will be provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in the collection and assessment of the patient’s problem/condition.
• Documents all observations and interventions in the patient medical record.
• Administers medications as delegated by supervising RN.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition

Experience in ambulatory care

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

Description

The LPN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates in the collection and assessment of the patient’s problem/condition. Provide pre-attending care for patients. Elicit and document the patient’s chief complaint, history and patient needs.
• Collaborates on the development, planning and modification of the Registered Nurse’s or Advanced Practice Nurse’s nursing care plan. Implements aspects of the nursing plan of care as delegated and with demonstrated competencies: Administers vaccines, medications and/or prescribed treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider or delegated by supervising RN. Administers oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal medications as delegated. Administers medicated baths, respiratory treatments, dermatological treatments or phototherapy as delegated. Is prohibited from administering intervenors or epidural medications. The LPN may monitor IV infusions as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient’s response to interventions and reports the effectiveness of the plan of care to the team.
• Participates in established educational strategies to promote, achieve and maintain optimum patient health outcomes, as delegated.
• Documents all observations and interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate. Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel, as delegated.
• Provides input in the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety.
• Performs the following duties and procedures within the scope of LPN practice: vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and urinary catheterization.
• Additional practice specific duties within the scope of practice of the LPN practice may be performed with demonstrated competencies, as delegated.
• Assists physicians and RNs in other patient care support activities related to referrals, lab work, diagnostic testing, medication ordering, results reporting and scheduling, as delegated.
• Assists in urgent/emergent medical situations, as appropriate, and in accordance with the organization’s protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Identifies and participates in the elimination of hazardous situations and reports all defective materials, equipment or risk factors to immediate supervisor.
• In collaboration with the immediate supervisor, completes NETS reports for patient/visitor related events.
• Performs other tasks as delegated and within the LPN scope of practice. AA/EOE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois required. Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) – American Heart Association Accredited.

Preferred

• One to two years’ experience in ambulatory care

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.