Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Home Health, Mercyhealth at Home - Rockford, IL
- 72 hours / 2 weeks
- Monday to Friday Day Shift Hours
- Weekend, Holiday and On-Call Rotation
Performs nursing services that require the use of physical, social sciences, and nursing skills in the care of the sick, the conservation of health and the prevention of disease in a patient's home. Responsible for the care of the patients assigned as directed by the registered nurse. Other duties as assigned. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work and continually evaluates new programs and benefits. We have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for helping our workers achieve a work/life balance through benefit offerings and innovative programs. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
- Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
- Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
- An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Responsibilities
- Performs skilled nursing care and collects patient data as ordered by the physician and directed by the registered nurse.
- Identifies and reports changes in condition to the registered nurse.
- Reinforces education provided by the RN and teaches basic principles of palliative and restorative care as well as chronic disease management
- Guides patients and families towards self-help in the recognition of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems. Teaches and validates patient and caregiver to ensure safe delivery of care.
- Maintains required records and documentation based on the care of patients and families. Documentation is submitted according to policy and ensures orders are kept current through communication with the registered nurse.
- Assists with implementing a plan for continuity of care that involves the patient, caregiver, other health care team members and community resources.
- Organizes, prioritizes and plans daily patient assignments effectively.
- Demonstrates proper use of PPE, hand washing, and bag technique to promote infection control and safety. Demonstrates understanding of safety in the community and work environment.
- Assumes accountability for assigned equipment (both medical and computer equipment).
- Participates in quality improvement activities. Attends appropriate continuing education in-services regularly and maintains professional competencies set by department.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR Wisconsin: Have completed the portion of the RN Program needed to obtain a certificate of completion in practical nursing. Illinois: Have completed the designated curriculum of a Ladder Option Approved Designated RN Program. A minimum one-year relevant experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Benefits
Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: * Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. * Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. * Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. * Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. * Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. * Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
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