Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. Elmwood Park, IL 60707, US

$69,000 - $77,000 / year

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Elmwood Park, IL and surrounding areas

Pay:$69,000-$77,000, based on experience

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: M-F 8:30am-5pm

On Call: No

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
One year of LVN/LPN work experience
Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
Maintains a safe patient environment.
Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
And more!

Why AccentCare?

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Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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