What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health LPN- Huntley and Surrounding Areas position at 550 EHS Home Health Care Services, Inc.?
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LPN – HOME HEALTH
LOCATION: Huntley, Hampshire, Gilberts, Pingree Grove and surrounding areas
HOURS: DAYS WITH WKD ROTATION AND 1SUMMER/WINTER HOLIDAY
This position is eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on bonus! You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.
Monday through Friday, working in tandem with RN Case managers
Licensure:
- Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)
Education/Experience Required:
- Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure) Able to demonstrate compliance with state continuing education requirements. 2 years of Med/Surgical clinical experience Certificate in Pharmacology CPR certified
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use). Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling, and documentation system. Ability to communication professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good time management and self organization skills Proficiency in the ability to obtain lab draws and report results to primary nurse or clinical manager.
- Current LPN licensure in State of Illinois Certificate in Pharmacology CPR Certified
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways. Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients home and branch offices. Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned. Ability to attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings. Work environment includes patient or family homes, or assisted living facilities. Requires full range of body motion including: a. Bending, sitting and standing b. Climbing stairs while carrying objects c. Pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting: (must be able to lift/carry at minimum 25 pounds) d. Assisting and maintaining patient's safety with ambulation on flat surfaces and stairs; and transferring patients using standard pivot transfers or with use of transfer board or Hoyer lift e. Providing treatment on standard beds in the home environment
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Pay Range
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Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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