License Practical Nurse-Seniorcare

Position Summary

This grant-funded position results from a collaboration between Chicago Commons and the Center for Better Aging. The Licensed Practical Nurse will oversee case management responsibilities for the Welcome Home program, including conducting initial assessments and making referrals for clients discharged from the St. Benard Emergency Room.

In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, the LPN will provide patient care and supervise non-clinical staff to ensure effective case management services. This includes utilizing assessment tools, making necessary referrals, coordinating services, and advocating for clients to enhance their health outcomes.

As a home care nurse, this position requires strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. Travel to client’s home is necessary to fulfill job duties.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A current Illinois licensed practical nurse.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Prior home care experience preferred.
• Graduate of a state approved nursing school.

Experience & Training Requirements

Desired Outcomes

Improve Commons referrals by 10-15%.

Improve the delivery of quality care through client and staff education.

Improve internal referral communication by developing standards that are clinically proven.

Essential Job Requirements & Duties

1. Makes initial evaluation visits to evaluate client’s needs.

2. Initiates and coordinates program services for clients.

3. Attend and participate in clinical huddles and meetings related to the program.

4. Supervise non-clinical staff within the program.

5. Initiate appropriate preventive services as necessary for clients.

6. Maintain patient assessments and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

7. Facilitates regular meetings with program staff.

8. Promote, and comply with safety standards in a client's home.

9. Ensures all documentation is consistently legible, accurate, and completed in a timely manner.

10. Complies with Chicago Commons handbook, policies and procedures.

11. Consults with a Registered Nurse to ensure compliance and regulatory standards.

12. Attends all compulsory and recommended training and meetings.

13. Provide education to patients and their families.

14. Performs data collection as directed for trend analysis and program development.

15. Serves as a liaison between clients and external agencies.

16. Performs additional duties commensurate with job tasks

Physical & Working Condition Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak English, specifically, to communicate both in person and over the telephone. The employee must regularly be able to read English proficiently. The employee must regularly operate a word-processing system and be able to read, produce and transmit data on such a system. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at a close range.

Employment Conditions :

This job description is to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the duties as described. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate commensurate to the position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Chicago Commons reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks deemed appropriate.

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Chicago Commons is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation including gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. In addition, Chicago Commons provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application or hiring process).