Description

Job Summary

his position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 3 year commitment to FHN for a Licensed Practical Nurse not currently employed by FHN. 

The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Provides direct nursing care to identified patient population. Delivers direct patient care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice.
• Performs therapeutic measures and assists with ADL’s.
• Assures accurate and timely medication administration.
• Assists with completion of shift assessments.
• Evaluates, reports and documents patient outcomes.
• Assists with patient education and psychosocial needs.
• Assists with discharge instructions.
• Delegates appropriate tasks to unlicensed staff Responds to customer requests/concerns.
• Performs phlebotomy on all age groups.
• Displays competency for the Licensed Practical Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
• Monitors and evaluates the work of unlicensed staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

 Education: Graduate from an accredited LPN program

Required Experience: Zero to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:  Current licensure as an RN/LPN in Illinois; CPR certification; Pharmacology (will be provided if not present at hire).

Populations Served:

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

• Neonate: <30 days

• Infant: <1 year

• Early Childhood: 1 year and <5 years

• Late Childhood: 5 years and <13 years

• Adolescent: 13 to <17 years

• Young Adult: 17 to < 30 years

• Middle Adult: 30 to < 60 years

• Older Adult: > 60 years

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.

• Serves patient in areas other than patient care.

• No responsibility to treat or care for patients