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Licensed Practical Nurse_Private Duty 

EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time  
Shift Nights  
Description

This position is responsible for providing skilled nursing services.

Ensures, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the efficient delivery of skilled nursing services, hereinafter referred to as services while at a minimum adhering to state and federal laws, state and federal rules, accrediting body standards, accepted discipline practices, ethical standards, agency policies and procedures, the agency's mission and values, the agency's code of conduct, and business decorum.

Provides skilled nursing services.

  • Obtains schedule in a timely manner.
  • Identifies self as a representative of the agency to patients/clients and their families at the start of visits, as necessary.
  • Ensures the start and completion of visits/shifts are independently documented using telephony or other prescribed method.
  • Ensures patients' overall appearance reflects good personal hygiene.
  • Ensures patient's home environment is safe and orderly.
  • Ensures the accurate and efficient procurement and utilization of equipment and medical supplies.
  • Works to maximize patient/client outcomes.
  • Exemplifies and promotes positive, professional, and effective communication between and among co-workers.
  • Ensures the accurate completion of all documentation in a timely manner.

Effectively represents the agency in a professional manner.

Communicates significant events and other data necessary for timely and accurate decision-making to the appropriate individuals.

 
Position Requirements

Educational Requirements / Work Experience

  • Graduate of a licensed practical nursing education program REQUIRED.
  • License to practice as a practical nurse in the State of Illinois REQUIRED.
  • Prior experience in an acute care setting PREFERRED.
  • Prior experience in a home health setting PREFFERED.
  • Prior experience providing care to ventilator-dependent patients PREFERRED.  If no previous experience, on the job training REQUIRED.

Other Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Vehicle insurance
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Punctuality
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Physical Requirements

  • Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
  • Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
  • Ability to deal effectively with stress.
 
Location Jacksonville, IL  
About the Organization Alterna-Care Home Health System is the most comprehensive home health agency in central Illinois. Providing home health, private duty, hospice and assisted living services, ACHHS offers a continuum of care unmatched in the region. With offices in Springfield, Jacksonville and Litchfield, ACHHS provides care to the residents of 31 central Illinois counties. Being nurse-founded and family-owned makes for the right combination to address the needs of our patients, their families and our employees.

OUR MISSION

To preserve the DIGNITY and INDEPENDENCE of those we serve through COMPASSIONATE and COLLABORATIVE care.

OUR VALUES

LEADERSHIP - Our commitment to excellence drives us to develop and engage leaders who provide expert care and help manage the organization at the highest level of skill and ability possible. Employing ethical business decisions at all times is one way ACHHS distinguishes itself as a community leader.

COMMUNITY - Being a steward of the community is as important to us as providing exceptional care. ACHHS is committeed to giving our time, talents, and resources to organizations who share our goal of enriching the communities in which we live.

QUALITY OF LIFE - It is our responsibility to help clients, patients, and residents remain healthy and independent, and to provide them comfort and support at the end of life. We are also responsible for enhancing the quality of life or our employees and do so in part by providing job-related knowledge and skills and by maintaining a professional and supportive work environment.

TECHNOLOGY - ACHHS understands that as technology evolves patients with increasingly complex needs can be cared for in the comfort of their homes. Consequently, we continually seek to identify and invest in new technologies that enable us to provide care more effectively, more efficiently and to more individuals.  
Category Nursing  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  

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