Nurse - One day a week

Chicago Commons • Chicago, IL

11h

About The Position

The Nurse provides effective and efficient patient/client care under the supervision of a registered nurse, in accordance with the patient/client plan of care, applicable laws and regulations, accepted nursing standards, payer requirements, and Chicago Commons policies and procedures. The LPN performs selected acts authorized by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, including administering treatments and medications for the care of ill or injured people and for maintaining health and preventing illness, under the direction of a registered nurse.

This position is scheduled for one day per week, or eight hours per week, and is not eligible for employee benefits. The physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, reaching, communicating in English in person and by telephone, and operating a word-processing system. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds may be required. Close-range vision and the ability to read English are essential.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Licensed graduate of practical nursing in the state of Illinois.
• Minimum one year of experience as a nurse.
• Well-developed analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.
• Able to communicate in English with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to read English and technical instructions related to patient/client care.
• Able to perform CPR.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to see at close range.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and report changes in patient/client condition to the RN Supervisor.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical notes, including documentation of patient/client progress.
• Follow accepted standards of nursing practice.
• Assist the RN in carrying out the patient/client plan of care.
• Assist patients/clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Participate in planning and coordinating patient/client care with the RN, following the plan of care and physician's plan of treatment.
• Observe patients/clients, evaluate care, and apply nursing skills to assigned patients/clients.
• Prioritize and perform multiple functions or tasks.
• Read and interpret technical instructions related to patient/client care.
• Accurately report and record the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms that may indicate a change.
• Prepare clinical progress notes for monthly nursing summaries.
• Assist patients/clients with activities of daily living and teach appropriate self-care techniques when appropriate.
• Perform activities of daily living when patients/clients cannot perform them independently.
• Participate in case conferences, in-service programs, and other meetings as needed.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the client.
• Perform assigned treatments within the limits of preparation and experience.
• Assist and facilitate caregiver support group meetings.
• Perform CPR.
• Perform other duties relevant to the job assignment as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree