Licensed Practical Nurse-Sleep Medicine Clinic

Licensed Practical Nurse - Sleep Medicine Clinic Full Time Days

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The salary range for this position is $28.25 - $36.72 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The LPN Medication Privs reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Collaborates in the collection and assessment of the patients problem/condition.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients.
• Elicit and document the patients chief complaint, history and patient needs.
• Collaborates on the development, planning and modification of the Registered Nurses or Advanced Practice Nurses nursing care plan.
• Implements aspects of the nursing plan of care as delegated and with demonstrated competencies:
  • Administers vaccines, medications and/or prescribed treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider or delegated by supervising RN.
  • Administers oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular or intradermal medications as delegated.
  • Administers medicated baths, respiratory treatments, dermatological treatments or phototherapy as delegated.
  • Is prohibited from administering intervenors or epidural medications. The LPN may monitor IV infusions as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Participates in the evaluation of the patient's response to interventions and reports the effectiveness of the plan of care to the team.
• Participates in established educational strategies to promote, achieve and maintain optimum patient health outcomes, as delegated.
• Documents all observations and interventions in the patient medical record as appropriate.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel, as delegated.
• Provides input in the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety.
• Performs the following duties and procedures within the scope of LPN practice: vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, wound care, and urinary catheterization.
• Additional practice specific duties within the scope of practice of the LPN practice may be performed with demonstrated competencies, as delegated.
• Assists physicians and RNs in other patient care support activities related to referrals, lab work, diagnostic testing, medication ordering, results reporting and scheduling, as delegated.
• Assists in urgent/emergent medical situations, as appropriate, and in accordance with the organizations protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests.
• Identifies and participates in the elimination of hazardous situations and reports all defective materials, equipment or risk factors to immediate supervisor.
• In collaboration with the immediate supervisor, completes NETS reports for patient/visitor related events.
• Performs other tasks as delegated and within the LPN scope of practice.

AA/EOE.

• Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure by the State of Illinois required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation recognition (healthcare provider level) American Heart Association Accredited.

• One to two years experience in ambulatory care preferred.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois…