Overnight LPN

WE ARE INSIGHT:

General Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse I works as a team member with other ancillary personnel under the direction of the registered professional nurse to meet technical care needs for a specified population of patients.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivers patient-centered nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Insight

Applies excellent telephonic customer service skills

Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice and education

Ensures proper utilization of hospital resources and level of care

Assesses relevant clinical and age-related information (all ages) to assist in timely appropriate bed assignments

Intervenes to resolve system problems that delay delivery of patient care

Considers safety and cost effectiveness when delivering patient care

Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner

Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department

Establishes and maintains effective and respectful communication in development of all collaborative relationships

Evaluates and participates in opportunities for outstanding service to all customers and accepts responsibility in partnership that is equally respectful to everyone

Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify, interpret, and access appropriate resources in patient specific scenario(s)

Integrates results of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, utilization of hospital resources and length of stay

Coordinates special bed requests

Collaborate with physicians, and other hospital personnel as necessary to provide quality patient care & expedite throughput

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required

Current LPN license as a practical nurse in the State of Illinois required

Current ACLS and Basic Life Support certifications

Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients

Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties

Benefits:

Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment

Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment

Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month

Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!