Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedics, Full-Time, Days
Licensed Practical Nurse - Orthopaedics, Full-Time, Days
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Job Description
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine as an LPN - Clinic Medicatingat our DCAM clinic. Here you will work alongside our Orthopaedic team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5000!
In this role as theLPN - Clinic Medicatingyou would be responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Patient Centered care principles and practical nursing standards provide the foundation for the care provided.
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrates knowledge of current trends concepts and issues of professional nursing practice related to transplant
- Arranges/prepares patients and family for procedures i.e. utilizing established teaching/research protocols
- Participates in activies as determined by supervisor
- Identifies and communicates patient/family problems to appropriate members of the health care team
- Collaborates with nursing care center leadership to maintain patient care standards across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Acts as a resource person for the nursing staff on related subjects
- Maintains all patient information/records as directed in accordance with hospitals policies and procedures
Required Qualifications:
- A completed High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
- Current IL LPN License
- Graduate from a State-Approved course of study
- Successful completion of a pharmacology course
- Active BLS Certification
- Experience working in a community health setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized alphabetized filing system
- General working knowledge of PC. Excel Microsoft Word for windows OASIS and EPIC
- Computerized appointment scheduling experience
- Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
- Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion tact and courtesy when dealing with patients coworkers and physicians
- Physical ability to perform stocking lifting and transporting supplies and instruments
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days 8-hour shift
- Location: DCAM
- Unit/Department: Orthopaedic Clinic
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a pre-employment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Employment Type
Full-Time
