For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency.

JOB SUMMARY

As delegated by a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse or as directed by a physician assistant, physician, dentist or podiatric physician, and includes all of the following and other activities requiring a like skill level for which the LPN is properly trained.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

LPN Qualifications / Skills:

• Medical knowledge
• Patience
• Compassion
• Kindness
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Stamina and physical endurance
• Observational skills
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
• Communication skills
• Empathy

Licensed Practical Nurse Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of state approved training program (generally in the form of a diploma, certificate, or associate degree)
• LPN license (pass NCLEX-PN exam)
• BLS certification 1-2 years recent nursing experience preferred 

JOB DUTIES

• Conducts focused nursing assessment and contributing to the ongoing comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient performed by the RN.
• Collaborates in the development and modification of the RN's comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of patients.
• Implements aspects of the plan of care.
• Participates in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions.
• Communicates and collaborates with other health care professionals.
• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and Doppler.
• Administers medications (no IV medications)
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares administers or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.

West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.