Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Elite Care Management • Sleepy Hollow, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Elite Care Management is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-on-one home health care to a patient in Sleepy Hollow. The nurse works with one patient for the complete shift, getting to know the patient and family and supporting the patient's needs in the home. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, promoting comfort and overall well-being, and helping enhance the patient's quality of life. The listed part-time shifts are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

• Driver's license.
• Social Security card.
• Auto insurance card.
• Current CPR card.
• Current state RN or LPN license.
• TB test results: two-step test or chest X-ray within the last 12 months, or QuantiFERON Gold blood work within the last 5 years.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and direct patient care according to a care plan.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify a supervisor or physician about the patient's condition, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
• Follow organizational and nursing policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Manage and direct patient care according to the patient care plan and update the plan as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and monitor and document their effectiveness.
• Respond as appropriate to changes in the patient or client's condition and report those changes to the appropriate physician or supervisor.
• Assist the patient with daily living activities and support comfort and overall well-being.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid orientation and patient training.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and additional supplemental benefits through AFLAC.
• 24/7 on-call support.
• Hands-on training lab.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed