Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN), Podiatry

Overview

USD $23.06/Hr. USD $36.90/Hr. (Max)

Sign-On Bonus Offered***

Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient.

• Current CPR card.
• Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
• Must possess good nursing assessment and judgment skills.
• Must have good communication skills and documentation skills.
• Must have the ability and desire to function well with providers, nursing staff, and outside health care agencies and providers.
• Must readily understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to explain them clearly to patients.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others  actions.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; works under pressure and on an irregular schedule; works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to coworkers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; learns and applies new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; understands how the job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – makes decisions; explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making; maintains confidential information.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems timely; analyzes information; develops alternatives; resolves problems early; works well in group problem solving.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work for quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work timely; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over time; aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to work independently or with minimal supervision; may assign/review work; trains/evaluates other employees.

Must possess a current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse certification. Must be a graduate of an approved school of practical nursing. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

This position is performed within an environment of potential exposure to blood and body fluids.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stand, bend, and reach while performing duties.
• Occasionally lift, push, and pull 1 to 5 pounds.
• Repeated hand motion and maintained posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation.

• Ability to work under stress and adapt to variable and unpredictable conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of…