Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Position Summary: 

Under the direct supervision of a Resource designee (i.e. Physician, dentist, podiatrist and/or RN, provides practical nursing care for patients following established standards and practices.  Performs treatments and procedures within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Illinois.  Updates RN with timely information regarding status of patient in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

Education/Training:

Graduate from an approved licensed practical school of nursing

Licensure/Certification:

Current LPN license to practice in the State of Illinois.  Bi-Annual CPR certification required

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.  Excellent verbal, written organizational and critical decision-making skills required.  Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions.  Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all customers of the organization.

Organization Values

UW Health of Northern Illinois at SwedishAmerican is dedicated to delivering high quality healthcare and strategies to keep our patients and their families well. In fact, quality drives all that we do. In recent years, our commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in more national awards for quality and preference than any other health system in northern Illinois.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.