LPN

Company: JourneyCare Home Health
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

JourneyCare Home Health, formally Addus Home Health, was founded over 40 years ago. A lot has changed since then but our core objective remains the same: providing great care for the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill, especially those who are at risk of hospitalization or institutionalization.We started out as a home cleaning service and then began providing chore services to Chicago's at-risk elderly population through a contract with the city. In 2016, Addus refined its strategy to focus on growth in the states in which we have a current presence while adding clinical care services to our offerings. We now provide personal care to over 42,000 patients while providing home health and hospice services to over 3,600 patients. We now have 210 offices in 22 states.We know that to be a great home care company, we must have great employees. Our staff is a group of engaged, energized, and compassionate employees who take ownership of the care and service they deliver each day to our patients. That's what we believe the home care business is all about.We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balanceWhat You'll Do:
  • Covering the territory of Des Plaines, IL with a 30 minute drive radius.
  • Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
  • Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
  • Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
  • Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
  • Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
  • Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
  • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.Qualifications:
    • Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
    • Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
    • Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
    • Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
    • Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insuranceTo apply via text, text 5500 to (847) 416-8078#ACHH

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