Licensed Practical Nurse II - MSHC - Main
Hiring Department: MSHC - Main
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1028026
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: M-F 8A-6P, ROTATING SAT 8A-12P
Shift: Flex Days
# of Position: 2
Posting Date: 10/16/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate, and community partners worldwide.
Description:
Position Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse II is accountable for the delivery of patient care as delegated by and under the direction of a physician or registered nurse (RN) utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Licensed Practical Nurse II provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice.
Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical
- Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
- Participates in patient assessment as delegated by the registered nurse by observing, collecting, recording, and reporting patient data/information.
- Contributes to a plan of nursing care with the registered nurse based on ongoing observations of the patient and input from the patient's family.
- Implements orders from physician, physician assistant, and/or advance practice nurse as delegated by the RN and/or physician and performs interventions as prescribed and documents accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
- Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient's changing conditions and needs.
- Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to support an appropriate patient educational plan.
- Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication.
- Conducts Screening Tests for Common Diseases/Viruses.
- Other duties as assigned.
Professional/Leadership
- Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
- Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice, and clinical experience to provide quality patient care.
- Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
- Participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities.
- Demonstrates accountability for job performance.
Organizational
- Adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
- Treats patients/families, staff, students, and visitors with respect and dignity.
- Adheres to Nursing's time, overtime, and attendance policies.
- Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned.
- Complies with University Health Services TB, flu compliance, and fit-testing requirements.
- Utilizes established communication channels to resolve patient care problems.
- Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem-solving and resolution.
Education/Research
- Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences.
- Serves as a resource to other nursing staff and students.
- Accesses Medical Center intranet for relevant communication.
- Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit.
- Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development.
Reporting Structure
This person works within the scope of practical nursing as defined by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and under the direction of a physician or registered nurse (RN).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Six months of nursing experience in a health care facility.
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.
- Effective communication skills (oral and written).
- Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills, and work history.
Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Preferred Qualifications
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement.
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