LPN(Emergency Department)

Position Overview

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full‐service community hospital in the Bronzeville area; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team dedicated to delivering world‐class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

This role supports the hospital’s mission through direct and indirect patient care in the emergency care setting under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will be responsible for communicating patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic test results accurately and promptly, ensuring timely responses to any changes in condition.

Key Responsibilities

General Duties:

• Support your manager and administration in implementing the hospital’s mission, vision, and goals.
• Participate as a team member by providing excellent customer service and suggesting operational improvements.
• Assist in ensuring efficient and effective patient care through participation in orientation, meetings, and educational events.
• Promote high standards by consistently exhibiting compassion, professionalism, and accountability.
• Communicate timely and effectively using various mediums, including notes, emails, phone calls, and meetings.
• Support performance improvement by collecting data, reporting incidents, and providing feedback to management.
• Help meet departmental budget goals, identify equipment needs, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Follow all departmental and hospital policies and seek clarification when needed.
• Monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resources are used wisely and patient care tools remain available.
• Manage your time effectively to adhere to schedules and complete assignments promptly.

Specific Duties:

• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and consult RN, MD, or FNP as needed.
• Monitor patient vital signs and demonstrate knowledge of cardiac monitoring, including identification of arrhythmias.
• Maintain accurate and continuous nursing documentation.
• Treat patients, visitors, and staff courteously and respectfully.
• Prepare and review discharge instructions with patients and families.
• Start IVs, hang, monitor, and discontinue IV fluids as ordered.
• Ensure adequate stock of supplies and that equipment is functioning properly while keeping work areas clean.
• Assist other departments with tasks as needed.
• Support staff and physicians during procedures.
• Stay within the appropriate scope of practice when administering medications per LPN Illinois Laws.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Illinois.
• Hold current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI (if not certified on hire, obtain ACLS, PALS, and CPI within 6 months).
• Possess IV certification or receive on‐job training.
• Participate in annual Infection Prevention education and adhere to proper isolation precautions and PPE usage.
• Follow all Employee Health protocols (e.g., annual TB skin test, flu vaccine, employee physical).
• Attend all mandatory in‐services, including departmental meetings.
• Serve as a role model and support person for LPNs and CNAs.
• Participate in monthly performance improvement initiatives.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and effective communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Pass pre‐employment and random drug screens.
• Complete annual education and restraint training courses.

Professional Requirements:

• Adhere to the dress code and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Complete all annual education requirements and attend scheduled in‐services and staff meetings.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as accrediting organization standards.
• Uphold patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and complete assignments within designated timeframes.
• Wear identification while on duty and accurately use the computerized punch system.
• Represent the organization professionally and participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to organizational policies on ethical business practices and effectively communicate the hospital’s mission and goals.

Important: Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.