Licensed Practical Nurse | Hiring All Shifts - Melrose Park, IL

Hope•Melrose Park, IL

8d•$0 - $33

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides health services to students of The Hope Learning Academy Melrose Park. The position works one of the listed schedules: 11 p.m.–7 a.m. (third shift), 3 p.m.–11 p.m. (second shift), or 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (first shift, weekends). Pay is $33 per hour. The LPN supports the RN Case Manager in planning and implementing client health care, monitors and documents client health needs, administers medications and treatments, carries out physician orders, and communicates relevant health information to the RN Case Manager and other staff. The LPN also attends meetings and trainings, follows nursing policies and the dress code, contributes to a safe work area, and performs other duties within the scope of the role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
Current Illinois licensure or documentation that the license is pending.
Successful background clearance, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.
Valid Illinois driver’s license and qualification as a DCFS-licensed driver.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN Case Manager in formulating and implementing client health care plans.
Evaluate clients’ health care practices and encourage proper care techniques and practices.
Observe, identify, and document clients’ health care needs and problems.
Pass medications as required and prepare field-trip medications accurately and on time.
Perform nursing treatments, direct care, and other required nursing tasks.
Communicate and document relevant information, including orders, transfers, discharges, admissions, accidents, incidents, injuries, changes in client conditions, treatments, medication issues, and seizure activity.
Complete ongoing monthly physical assessments for primary clients and document their general status weekly.
Document observations, treatments, and treatment responses promptly and in accordance with policy.
Act as a liaison among clients, staff, and the RN Case Manager; notify the RN Case Manager when appropriate and document accordingly.
Assist with physical examinations, procedures, and treatments.
Carry out and promptly and accurately transcribe physician orders.
Make regular rounds on units and/or in classrooms.
Attend and contribute to staffings, pre-clinics, and other meetings involving primary clients.
Go to units as needed to pass medications.
Maintain effective interpersonal communication and professional relationships with members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Participate regularly and actively in assigned committee meetings.
Maintain familiarity with current nursing policies and procedures and follow the nursing dress code.
Identify and report potential safety hazards; help keep the work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
Attend all mandatory in-service meetings.
Fulfill mandated-reporter responsibilities concerning suspected student abuse or neglect in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.