Licensed Practical Nurse II - Department of Surgery (Coll
About The Position
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
- Six months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
- Familiarity with Epic EMR
- Previous experience in Plastic Surgery.
Responsibilities
- Participates in patient assessment as delegated by the registered nurse or provider by observing, collecting, recording, and reporting patient data/information and collaborates to promote effective patient care.
- Implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse as delegated by the RN and/or physician and performs interventions as prescribed and documents accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Acts as group leader for ancillary nursing personnel, preparing assignments, guiding personnel in giving nursing care, holding group conferences, preparing nursing care plans; and participates in the training and education of residents, medical students and new employees.
- Assists physician with clinical procedures, of which may also include scheduling procedures, test, surgeries, and hospital admissions and obtain appropriate insurance authorization.
- Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing conditions and needs.
- Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
- Collaborates with other with other members of the health care team to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences and supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts for staff and students.
- Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid time Off
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
