Nurse - One day a week

Chicago Commons•Chicago, IL

9h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Provides effective and efficient patient/client care under the supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the patient/client plan of care, applicable law and regulation, accepted standards of nursing practice, payer requirements, and Chicago Commons policies and procedures. The LPN performs selected acts in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the ill, injured, or informed the maintenance of health and prevention of illness under the direction of a registered nurse.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved program or Practical Nursing
Licensed: Licensed graduate of Practical nursing in the State of Illinois.
Minimum 1 year of experience as a nurse
Well-developed analytic and critical thinking skills
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with ability to work independently.
Customer service-oriented
Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the Patient
Employees will regularly need to communicate in English, both in person and over the telephone. Proficiency in reading English is essential.
Frequent operation of a word-processing system is required, including the ability to read, produce, and transmit data effectively.
The role involves frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Employees should be capable of lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see close range.

Responsibilities

Recognize and report changes in the patient/client condition to the RN Supervisor
Complete timely and accurate clinical notes, including addressing the patient’s/clients progress
Follow accepted standards of nursing practice
Assist the RN in carrying out the patient /client plan of care
Able to perform CPR
Assist the patient/client in learning appropriate self-care techniques
Participate in the planning and coordination of patient/client care in conjunction with the RN, following the plan of care and the physician's plan of treatment
Observes the client, evaluates the care, applies their knowledge of nursing skills to the patient /client to whom they are assigned
Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks
Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient/client.
Able to visually and auditorily observe the patient slash client
Accurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
Prepares clinical progress notes at monthly nursing summaries
Assist the patient/client with activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques when appropriate
Performs activities of daily living when the patient slash client cannot perform such duties
Participates in case conferences in service and other programs and meetings as needed
Provides and maintains a safe environment for the client
Performs treatments as assigned within the limits of preparation and experience
Able to communicate in English and has effective communication skills both oral and written
Assists and facilitates caregiver support group meetings
Other duties relevant to the job assignment as assigned.