Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Night Shift - Kindred Hospitals, Chicago North - LPN / LVN
Company: Kindred Chicago Lakeshore
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Night Shift - Kindred Hospitals,
Chicago North8,000 Sign-on bonus available
Starting pay is $25/hour and up!
Interested in a career with Kindred Hospitals ' a place where you
can put your heart into and make a real difference in our patient's
lives.
Come and grow your career with Kindred Hospitals, a division of
Kindred Healthcare. Our culture of caring for our patients and
residents begin with our core values ' our employees. We are
committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated healthcare
teams that make us the provider of choice. We embrace a diverse
workforce and understand that hiring outstanding people is the key
to providing quality care ' and quality care is what we do every
day! Join us!
Summary:
Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed
Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN job provides nursing care
within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to
established nursing standards and hospital policies and
procedures.
' Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed
Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication,
performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as
prescribed.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN consults with
and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms,
reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to
assigned patients.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides
appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and
family regarding pain management.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers
medication following the five rights of medication administration
within scope of practice.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with
the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the
medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the
supervision of Registered Nurse.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists
physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and
performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed
by the Registered Nurse.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN treats
patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies
and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN interacts
professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in
the formation of the plan of care.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with
admitting, discharging and transferring of patients.
' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN identifies
and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family;
communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both
in-hospital and post discharge needs.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical
Nurses.
Licenses/Certification:
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
BCLS Certification.
Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.
Experience:
Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting
preferred.
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