Licensed Practical Nurses will deliver in-home health services and patient monitoring according to medical protocols and physician direction, involving in-home assessments, medication administration, and wound care. Responsibilities also include coordinating care with the medical control team and EMS/ER personnel when necessary for emergency situations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an LPN Certification with prior experience in a direct patient care role and hold a valid driver's license with an acceptable record, along with state-required BLS certification. Ideal candidates will ideally have EMS experience, strong communication skills, and a patient-first mentality for this part-time role.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Elmhurst
IL 60126 -
Elmhurst,
IL 60126Position
Type:
Part
TimeSalary
Range: $36.00 - $42.00
HourlyJob
Shift: 12
Hour
Shift -
DayAbout the
Company: At QuikMedic, our mission is to enable providers to deliver urgent & emergent care wherever their patients are, whenever their patients need it the most to reduce unnecessary ED & Hospital utilization; QuikMedic gives healthcare providers the ability to extend their care services outside the walls of their practice to deliver high-quality urgent clinical care for at-risk patients. The QuikMedic Mobile, Urgent Care platform allows providers to respond to urgent & emergent patient needs by deploying highly trained Licensed Practical Nurse and Community Paramedics (known as “QuikMedics”) to provide in-person care under physician-directed protocols and telehealth-enabled physician guidance. Patients receive concierge-level care at home, with the comfort of knowing their urgent health needs are managed by their trusted physician who knows them best. Our LPNs and CPs give physicians an essential tool to deliver medical care and social support in the home, enable seamless care coordination, and extend continuity of care driving the reduction in the emergency room and hospital service utilization, improved patient outcomes, and reduced health care costs for patients and providers alike.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, Licensed Practical Nurse that will function to help drive our vision for the future of urgent care in the Greater Chicago area. LPNs will operate on a 12-hr shift schedule. The LPNs are responsible for delivering in-home health services and patient monitoring as directed by our medical protocols, physician, and advance practice provider partners. LPN's are provided with specialized training, equipment, and supplies required to respond to routine and urgent situations. They are expected to approach each patient encounter with a high degree of empathy and compassion. The role will require a patient-first customer service mentality and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with patients and other team members. We are looking for someone to join our team on a Part-Time Basis and who ideally has EMS experience.
Responsibilities
In-home assessments, screenings, and ongoing home visits under physician direction
Conducting and documenting medical history, medication inventory, and physical exam
Conducting and documenting home safety inspections
Point of care testing and phlebotomy for commercial lab testing
Starting IVs and administering IV medications (Will train if not currently certified.)
Foley catheter and PEG care
Coordination with Medical Control and patient care team (incl. physicians, PCAs, specialists, etc.) in all patient care to deliver treatment under specified and approved protocols
Expedient coordination with EMS and ER personnel as necessary to arrange emergency care
Operating and maintaining company equipment per applicable safety rules and regulations, company policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws/statutes
Delivering high-quality patient care with compassion and empathy
Maintain all required licensure and certification in good standing on an ongoing basis Required Qualifications:
LPN Certification with prior experience as an LPN in a direct patient care role
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
State-required BLS Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), CT, CCP training
EMS/Paramedic Experience Preferred and/or strong Home Health Experience
Strong communication and interpersonal relationship development skills
Prior experience delivering in-home patient care, community paramedicine / mobile integrated health experience, or urgent care experience working in EDs, or primary care clinics
Prior experience working in an interdisciplinary care planning team focused on providing care for frail, complex patients
Ability to work independently, problem solve efficiently and execute required tasks with strong attention to detail Qualifications
