LPN - Med Surg

Company: Saint Anthony Hospital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

LPNSaint Anthony Hospital - Licensed Practice Nurse Are you interested in joining a team where patient satisfaction is at the core of everything we do? At Saint Anthony Hospital, you can #Expect More from a Community Hospital.# We are proud community-based hospital in Chicago focused on the patient needs in every interaction. Saint Anthony Hospital is commitment to providing the highest quality health care and thus building a new state-of-the-future healthcare facility with critical service offerings in pediatric care, maternity care, behavioral health and more. Join our team of dedicated employees as we embark on the future as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org. # Position Summary REPORTS TO: Supervisor # Manager of Med Surg, Chief Nursing Officer Position Status: Full-time Direct Reports: N/A Work Location: on-site Position Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse, provides quality patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and or Licensed Physician. Essential Duties#(list in order of importance including measures) Participates in assessment/reassessments of patient(s) by observing, collecting, recording and reporting objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. Reports the condition and/ or change in condition of the patient(s) as well as signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status.# 10% Assists in developing the nursing plan of care.# 10% Assists in implementing the nursing plan of care within the concepts of the Licensed Practical Nurse curriculum with consideration for safety in practice; according to established prioritization of needs; documenting and communicating nursing interventions and responses of patient(s) to care.# 60% Assists in evaluating patient(s) responses; document and communicate evaluation data to appropriate health care team members; contributes to the modification of the nursing plan of care on the based on ongoing evaluation of the patient(s).# 10% Collaborates with team members by sharing revelent information; demonstrating initiative, and supporting team decisions and the work life of the department.# 5% Performs other related duties as assigned within scope of practice after demonstrating required competencies or completing requisite training.## 5% # General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.) Computer keyboarding Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills Active BLS (All Units) IV certification (preferred) Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred) Active LPN Full vaccination against Covid-19 required Current vaccination against the flu required Saint Anthony#Hospital Highlights Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the west side and southwest side. Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. Offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan for employees and families to include tuition reimbursement. We employ and teach the city#s most prominent, innovative resident physicians and medical students. Equal Opportunity Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

Saint Anthony Hospital - Licensed Practice Nurse

Are you interested in joining a team where patient satisfaction is at the core of everything we do? At Saint Anthony Hospital, you can "Expect More from a Community Hospital." We are proud community-based hospital in Chicago focused on the patient needs in every interaction. Saint Anthony Hospital is commitment to providing the highest quality health care and thus building a new state-of-the-future healthcare facility with critical service offerings in pediatric care, maternity care, behavioral health and more. Join our team of dedicated employees as we embark on the future as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org.

Position Summary

* REPORTS TO: Supervisor & Manager of Med Surg, Chief Nursing Officer
* Position Status: Full-time
* Direct Reports: N/A
* Work Location: on-site

Position Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse, provides quality patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and or Licensed Physician.

Essential Duties (list in order of importance including measures)

* Participates in assessment/reassessments of patient(s) by observing, collecting, recording and reporting objective and subjective data in an accurate and timely manner. Reports the condition and/ or change in condition of the patient(s) as well as signs and symptoms that deviate from normal health status. 10%
* Assists in developing the nursing plan of care. 10%
* Assists in implementing the nursing plan of care within the concepts of the Licensed Practical Nurse curriculum with consideration for safety in practice; according to established prioritization of needs; documenting and communicating nursing interventions and responses of patient(s) to care. 60%
* Assists in evaluating patient(s) responses; document and communicate evaluation data to appropriate health care team members; contributes to the modification of the nursing plan of care on the based on ongoing evaluation of the patient(s). 10%
* Collaborates with team members by sharing revelent information; demonstrating initiative, and supporting team decisions and the work life of the department. 5%
* Performs other related duties as assigned within scope of practice after demonstrating required competencies or completing requisite training. 5%

General Job Requirements (List any required knowledge, skills, experiences or training, including length of time necessary for proficiency, required to perform the job.)

* Computer keyboarding
* Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills
* Active BLS (All Units)
* IV certification (preferred)
* Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
* Active LPN
* Full vaccination against Covid-19 required
* Current vaccination against the flu required

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

* Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent, nonprofit, faith-based, acute care, community hospital dedicated to improving the health and wellness of families on the west side and southwest side.
* Certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
* Offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan for employees and families to include tuition reimbursement.
* We employ and teach the city's most prominent, innovative resident physicians and medical students.

Equal Opportunity

Saint Anthony Hospital is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

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