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Insight Hospital and Medical Center • Chicago, IL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
WE ARE INSIGHT:

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!


General Summary:




Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of, and in partnership with, the registered professional nurse performs all of the following activities as directed, based on the individual needs of the patient. A. Collects clinical data, reporting any unusual results to the registered professional nurse.
  • TPR, BP, Pain Scale
  • Intake and Output
  • Blood glucose levels
  • Height and weight
  • Post procedure evaluation
  • Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directed in CCU, ER and Telemetry units
  • Documents findings in appropriate areas of chart, including shift and 24-hour intake and output totals as needed
B. Performs assigned therapeutic tasks
  • Lifting, positioning, deep breathing, ambulating patients
  • Dressing changes utilizing aseptic/sterile technique as appropriate
  • Feeds or assists patients with meals
  • Provides enteral feedings and manages feeding equipment
  • Reinforces specific Occupational Therapy exercises as directed
  • Reinforces specific Physical Therapy exercises as directed
  • Reinforces specific patient education information as directed
  • Assists with application of restraints as directed
  • Oral, nasal and tracheal suctioning
  • Foley catheter, ostomy and decubitus care
  • Specific pulmonary therapies and application of O2 appliances
C. Collects specimens as assigned
  • Performs phlebotomy for blood specimen collection
  • Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens as directed
  • Draws blood cultures and type/cross match for blood administration
D. Assists with the admitting and discharge process.
  • Ensures that patient rooms are ready for new admissions after cleaning by Environmental Services
  • Completes documentation of admission vital signs, height, weight, and other information as directed
  • Arranges for Medicare and taxicabs for patient transport at discharge as directed
  • Provides post-mortem care
  • Performs unit-to-unit transfers to non-intensive care areas
  • Participates in discharge planning rounds.
  • May not take verbal or telephone orders
  • May transcribe written orders, which must then be signed by the registered professional nurse
  • May accept phone report of lab results and convey results to the registered professional nurse
E. Ensures that care is provided for all patients utilizing the attributes of Careful Nursing.
  • Trustworthy collaboration
  • Health education
  • Perfect skill in fostering safety and comfort
  • Participatory – authoritative management
F. Carries out other duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned. 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 certification in CPR required.
  • ACLS certification encouraged, required within first year for critical care and ER.
  • Completion of Basic Arrhythmia Course within one (1) year of hire in critical care and ER preferred.
  • Knowledge of patients' growth and development needs.
  • Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients.
  • Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties

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