Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Complete Health Services and In-Home Caregivers of Ill is a Nurse Practitioner operated and family friendly ALL PRIVATE PAY home care services and home nursing company serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall and Grundy Counties. We are growing! Every hour, every day we bring smiles, joy, hope and culturally competent health care to older adults’ clients in the comfort of their homes.

We are expanding and adding a Wellness Nurse Supervisor (LPN)

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for performing selected nursing tasks in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN will provide care to patients, administer treatments and medications, report changes in patient conditions, and maintain accurate clinical records.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring and Reporting:

   • Monitor patients’ conditions and promptly report any changes to the supervising RN.

   • Administer treatments and medications as directed by the RN for the care of ill, or injured patients

   • Focus on health maintenance, illness prevention, and the development of a care plan based on the patient’s needs.

2. Client Intake Assessment and Patient Care:

   • Support health maintenance and illness prevention through patient care and education.

   • Perform nursing tasks within the scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

3. Clinical Recordkeeping:

   • Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records for each patient receiving care.

   • Ensure all observations and communications are accurately documented in clinical notes.

4. Communication with Physicians

   • Provide progress notes to the patient’s physician or podiatrist when the patient’s condition changes, when there are deviations from the plan of care, or as follows:

   • Every 60-90 days for home nursing agency patients.

5. Supervision of Home Health Aides:

   • Make home health aide assignments and prepare written instructions for their tasks.

   • Supervise home health aides in the patient’s home.

6. Medication and Treatment Administration:

   • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the patient’s physician or podiatrist.

7. Team Coordination:

   • Act as the coordinator of the healthcare team, ensuring proper communication and linkages across the continuum of care.

Physical Requirements:

1. Mobility and Strength:

   • Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

   • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds independently.

   • Assist patients with transfers, positioning, and mobility.

2. Manual Dexterity:

   • Fine motor skills for operating medical equipment, administering medications, and documenting care.

3. Sensory Requirements:

   • Vision adequate to assess patient conditions, read labels, and complete documentation.

   • Hearing sufficiently to respond to patients, alarms, and team communications.

4. Stamina:

   • Ability to sustain physical activity for extended periods during patient care or emergencies.

1. Travel Requirements:

   • Frequent travel between patient homes, requiring reliable transportation.