Home Health LPN - Libertyville and surrounding areas

Home Health LPN - Libertyville and surrounding areas. Under the direction and supervision of the RN, facilitates quality, cost-effective care; coordinates care; develops therapeutic relationships; educates patients and families; and supports business development in home health settings. Territory includes Grayslake, Libertyville, Mundelein, Waukegan, North Chicago, and surrounding areas. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm; no weekend, holiday or on call requirement.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care; Practices as an effective team member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care; Recognizes changes in clinical situations and consults with RN as to action based on observation; Prioritizes and organizes patient care based on established plan of care; Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills; Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum; Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention; Participates in implementing an individualized approach to the plan of care; Provides care that routinely exceeds patient and family expectations; Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions; Collaborates with RN and implements plans for patient care to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources; Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as needed

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure); Current LPN licensure in State of Illinois; Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN); A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; 2 years of Med/Surgical clinical experience; CPR certified; Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use); Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling, and documentation system; Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills; Good interpersonal skills; Good time management and self organization skills; Proficiency in the ability to obtain lab draws and report results to primary nurse or clinical manager; Extensive travel within geographical boundaries; Ability to provide/arrange own transportation; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program