Shift: Full time, Every other weekend, 36 Hrs/week

Days (7am-7:30pm)

Reporting to the Clinical Director or Clinical Unit Leader, performs as a member of the Patient Care Team. Performs patient care tasks delegated by and under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. This job description was developed in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.

1. Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in accordance with the State of IL Nurse Practice Act based upon the developmental stages of the patient: Assists RN in patient care activities and tasks, as delegated. Administers medications as delegated by the RN and within their scope of practice.

2. Collects and documents patient monitoring data. Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient's condition/environment to the RN. Documents changes in existing Care Plan after collaboration with RN.

3. Communicates effectively with patients, and members of the health care team. Conveys information regarding patient care needs to appropriate health care team members. Interacts positively and therapeutically with patients and family members based upon the developmental stages of the patient.

4. Shares responsibility for care and maintenance of equipment and supplies on unit.

5. Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities.

6. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

1. Graduate from a state accredited School of Practical Nursing.

2. Current LPN license from the state of Illinois.

3. Current CPR certification.

4. Completion of a Pharmacology Program approved by Nursing Administration.

5. Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.

6. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

7. The organizational skills necessary to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them in a timely manner.

8. The written communication skills necessary to document patient information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Requires continuous standing and walking for most of shift. Requires frequent (3-6 times per hour) bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and overhead reaching and frequent lifting and carrying of 15 lbs. to 30 lbs. Requires occasional (10-15 times per day) lifting and carrying of 30 lbs. to 70 lbs. and occasional pushing/pulling of up to 300 lbs in wheeled equipment.
2. Flow of work requires concentrated mental, visual, and auditory attention most of the time. Concentrated mental, visual, and auditory attention combined with manual dexterity is required for sustained periods of time.
3. Requires visual acuity adequate to assess patients and read/record patient charts.
4. Requires auditory acuity adequate to converse with patients, take phone orders, and receive directions from physicians and coworkers who are wearing masks.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. There is possibility of exposure to infectious diseases, biophysical hazards, and high-pressure medical gases.

About Northwest Community Healthcare

In January 2021, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) joined NorthShore University HealthSystem, which is now NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health. The NCH Arlington Heights campus features a 509-bed hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a dedicated pediatric acute care center. Throughout the northwest suburbs, NCH has 23 doctor’s offices; five immediate care centers; seven physical rehabilitation sites; and 13 lab locations.

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit NorthShore.org, SwedishCovenant.org, NCH.org and EEHealth.org.