Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to assigned patients. With towns including but not limited to Des Plaines, Skokie, Park Ridge, Niles, and Morton Grove.  

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state(s) of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience. Community/Home Health experience preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with EMR system. Ability to use a tablet for documentation purposes and communication via email/text.
• Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Has a good driving record.

Responsibilities:

• Provides professional nursing care as defined in the nurse practice act and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
• Participates in coordination of home care services, attends meetings as required, and follows reporting guidelines.
• Demonstrates basic understanding and proficiency of basic Glucometer and INR machines.
• Demonstrates basic understanding and proficiency of wound care.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

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