Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuous Post

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Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity

Employees at this level perform personal care and nursing procedures applying elementary nursing principles below those requiring full professional training as a registered nurse.

Carries out or assists with diagnostic procedures, which may include identifying and recording subjective symptoms, such as pain; observing and recording objective symptoms, such as body excreta and discharge, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and changes in condition of body; collecting specimens for the laboratory; taking height and weight; measuring and recording intake and output of fluids; and performing certain laboratory and diagnostic testing such as urine test, acetone specific gravity, and may result in scheduling additional procedures, test, surgeries, and hospital admissions and obtain appropriate insurance authorization.

Carries out therapeutic procedures, which may include applying binders and bandages, observing gastric-intestinal suction apparatus for proper functioning, administering enemas, giving sitz or tub baths, and applying heat or cold, performs wound care, including dressing changes, splint and cast removal, suture and staple removal.

Meets physical needs of patient by providing for comfort and safety, through such procedures as adjusting the bed, providing appropriate support, giving back rubs, feeding helpless patients, positioning patients, and adjusting side rails, restraints, traction devises, or trapeze.

In accordance with established nursing policies and procedures, administers oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.

Performs intravenous therapy, as directed by a registered nurse and/or physician.

Identifies cessation of heartbeat or respiration, notifies appropriate medical and nursing personnel, initiates resuscitation (such as external cardiac massage and restoration of breathing) and assists physician with preparation of medication or other treatment as indicated.

Maintains suitable environment for the patient by changing linens, tidying the premises, caring for equipment and ensuring that the room is properly ventilated, heated, and lighted, prepares patient exam rooms and equipment. Maintains adequate inventory of clinical supplies.

Administers, assists with, or teaches good personal hygiene to provide comfort and cleanliness.

Obtains the basic assessment data and brief history from patient documenting the information in accordance with prescribed clinical procedures, and communicates with patients to assess emotional and mental well-being; identifies and reports patients requiring special assistance.

Escorts patient from waiting room and prepares patient for examination and procedure, charts and reports nursing care activities performed and reports all observations made, obtains the basic assessment data and brief history from patient and documents the information in accordance with prescribed clinical procedures.

May assist in providing nursing care to patients with complex health needs.

Assists with scrub and circulating nurse duties in surgical procedures, assists the health provider with examination and/or procedure.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Graduation from an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
2. Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

Illinois Residency Requirement:
Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application: 1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.

2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications…