Restorative Nurse ( LPN or Registered Nurse)

We are seeking an experienced Restorative Nurse (LPN or RN) for our Nursing Home Facility located in Chicago, IL.

If working in an environment that fosters developing quality care and time with your patients is what you are seeking in your next opportunity. Consider exploring an opportunity within one of the multi-site locations of this successful health care system.

Opportunity:

The Restorative Nurse will support and utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in our Long-Term Care Facility. Will perform focused interview to identify specific needs. Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychological changes in the patient’s condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.

Responsibilities:

• Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.
• Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the facility policies and patient outcome standard.
• Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.
• Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education
• Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions.
• Document’s patient’s response to nursing and other interventions.
• Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities.
• Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility.

Qualified Nurse Candidates please email your resume to Eric Clay at  eclay@lpchealthcare.com or call 773-494-9365 for more information

Admissions Coordinator (Must be a Registered Nurse/RN)

 We are seeking an experienced Admissions Nurse Coordinator for our community Hospice Facility in the Scottsdale, AZ area.

REPORTS TO: Director of Admissions

Summary:

The Admission Coordinator is responsible for responding to new referrals to identify needs, offer hospice solutions and admit medically eligible patients in a timely manner. The Admission Coordinator coordinates care and services and educates referral sources as well as patients and their families about the hospice benefit and available options. The Admission Coordinator strives for the goal of providing premier customer service.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Promote and practice the Sage Hospice philosophy and mission of: To provide the absolute most compassionate, comprehensive and qualified care to people with life limiting illness in order to serve them through their individual journey with dignity, respect and integrity
• Leads the coordination of all patient admissions activity to include the arrangements of facility discharge, medication, medical equipment, medical supplies and other needs
• Exhibits exemplary time management skills to complete a minimum of two to three admissions per work day
• Meets with patients/families to identify and address educational needs and, if appropriate, offer hospice solutions
• Evaluates patients to ensure medical eligibility for care/treatment/services based upon the Medicare hospice patient care and treatment coverage guidelines as well as the goals of care
• Possesses the understanding and ability to explain to patients/families the various payer sources and requirements for coverage by those payer sources
• As appropriate during admission, may begin the process of preparing family/caregiver for the dying process to include signs and symptoms of impending death and notification of hospice at the time of death
• Reviews relevant medical records assessing for documentation to support hospice medical eligibility
• Completes and documents all admission paperwork utilizing the company EMR in a concise and timely manner
• Communicates with Admission Director, Director of Clinical Services and Vice President of Clinical Services, if necessary, on difficult referrals/admissions and when eligibility is undetermined following assessment
• Communicates all pertinent data to appropriate teams and or departments
• Maintains a high level of computer proficiency to navigate multiple tasks in order to complete documentation, orders and plans of care
• Completes requests for non-required services (hospice aide, chaplain, volunteer, etc.) and initiates plans of care when service need is identified upon admission
• Completes the admission plan of care in coordination with the patient/family
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group meeting when requested
• Builds collaborative and collegial relationships with marketing, medical records, clinical and all other relative team members and departments to assure coordination and continuity of care and services
• Mediates and solves problems effectively
• Communicates with all community partners and referral sources, as well as with families in a positive manner and consistently seeks win-win solutions
• Evaluates patient/family outcomes and satisfaction with care/services provided
• Identifies possible improvements in admitting functions in order to increase access and promote efficiency
• Collaborates with pertinent facility staff to communicate all referrals/admissions occurring in the contracted facility and identify/address facility staff hospice educational needs
• Builds an ongoing collaborative and collegial relationship with all external customers; e.g., acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and medical groups
• Possesses the ability to work autonomously with efficiency, effective time management and strong work ethics to see a task to completion while recognizing when assistance is needed from other disciplines
• Assume all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with current RN licensure in state of employment as required by designated position, or the ability to obtain required license upon hire
• Two years of nursing experience (Experience in hospice, home health, ER, ICU preferred)
• CPR Certification
• Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• High-level time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Competent computer skills
• Knowledge of hospice Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Personal car for travel, valid driver’s license and insurance coverage for automobile

Qualified Hospice Admissions Coordinators please forward your resume for review to Eric Clay at ericc@aurastaff.com or call Eric at 773-494-9365 for more information.

*** THIS A NIGHT SHIFT POSITION.  FULL AND PART TIME OPPORTUNITY ***

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for a 13 weeks assignment that may turn in to a permanent position with our Pediatric Community Residence in the South Suburbs of Chicago, IL. This is a night shift position starting at 6:00pm to 6:30am. There are full and part time positions available.

Position Summary:

• The CRT or RRT will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department
• The CRT or RRT will perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Respiratory Care Departments Policy and Procedure Manual and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs
• The CRT or RRT should also be able to provide advanced clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members and other members of the healthcare team.

SHIFTS:

Full Time & part time nights (rotating weekends) 6:00pm to 6:30am

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Registration – National Board for Respiratory Care

BLS, and ACLS upon hire

Education:

Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Qualified CRT’s or RRT’s please forward your resume for review to Eric Clay at ericc@aurastaff.com call Eric at 773-494-9365 for more information.

Pediatric Charge Nurse

**Position is located in the South Suburb of Chicago, IL** Day & Night Shift positions 7:00am to 7:00pm and 7:00pm to 7:00am available.

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Charge Nurse for our Pediatrics Residence.

We are a Pediatrics Nursing Residence in the South Suburb of Chicago, IL.  We  are searching for an experienced Pediatric Nurse that is knowledgeable  with PICU or NICU along with knowing vents, trachs and g-tubes and such to take on the role of Pediatric Charge Nurse. The Pediatric Charge Nurse will also oversee the LPN’s and CNA’s within the Residence and assist as needed on the floor should a code blue situation arise. The Charge Nurse will help lead, educate, and build a fast growing; result oriented Pediatrics Residence in Chicago, IL.

Must have some experience in PICU or NICU to qualify for the position! You must also be familiar with trachs, vents and g-tubes as well.

Qualified Pediatric Nurses please forward your resume to Eric Clay at eclay@lpchealthcare.com or call Eric at 773-494-9365 for more information

Pediatric Nurse Manager

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Manager that has PICU and/or NICU experience  for our Pediatric Community Residence in the South Suburbs of Chicago, IL. We are searching for a Day and a Night shift Nurse Manager.

We are a Pediatrics Nursing Residence in the South Suburb of Chicago, IL. We are searching for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Manager that is knowledgeable with PICU or NICU along with knowing vents, trachs and g-tubes and is familiar with very complex cases with pediatric children.  The Pediatric Nurse Manager will oversee the Nursing Staff within the Residence and assist as needed should a code situation arise. The Nurse Manager will help lead, educate, and build a fast growing; result oriented Pediatrics Residence in Chicago, IL.

Must have some experience in PICU or NICU to qualify for the position! You must also be familiar with trachs, vents and g-tubes as well.

Qualified Pediatric Nurse Managers please forward your resume to Eric Clay at ericc@aurastaff.com or call Eric at 773-494-9365 for more information.

Nurse Case Manager (RN’s Only)

 We are seeking a Nurse Case Manager (RN) for our Hospice Facility in Scottsdale, AZ.

 JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse Case Manger (RNCM) will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family; manage an interdisciplinary group (IDG) consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care; and case manages all assigned patient clinical records.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes and practices the Sage Hospice and Palliative Care philosophy and mission: To provide the absolute most compassionate, comprehensive and qualified care to people with life-limiting illness in order to serve them through their individual journey with dignity, respect and integrity Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC)

• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient.
• Helps develop and implement the POC as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the IDG

• Responsible for the education of the patient, family or other caregivers in relation to needs identified on the POC, including but not exclusive to medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient

• Works closely with other members of the IDG to provide all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional and spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care Maintains primary control and professional management of each patient and acts as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team  so as to be fully aware and abreast of all clinical issues, staffing and  scheduling concerns Reports any change in the patient’s condition to both the Attending Physician and Hospice Physician

• Maintains close contact with the patient’s family and/or significant other to provide information, support and continuity of care

• Maintains communication with facility, group home and private care staff
• Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all IDG notes, POC’s, initial and on-going assessments and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient

• Performs on-going review and follow-up on assigned patient clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements is met and maintained

• Practices infection control measures and standard precautions
• Makes routine supervisory visits of and with all other team members at least monthly

• Monitors scheduling of all staff
• Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process

• Participates in the Sage Hospice and Palliative Care Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program

• Attends staff meetings
• May be requested to participate in agency on-call schedule
• Consistently promotes Sage Hospice and Palliative Care core values
• Completes Sage Hospice and Palliative Care annual training
• Performs other activities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in oncology, long term care, or hospice or home health

• Current licensure in the state of residence
• CPR certification.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone

• Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice Ability to apply knowledge of the special needs to hospice patient and families

• Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Maintains high standards of integrity and business ethics
• Conducts self in an honest, ethical manner
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Documentation and program management
• Knowledge of general nursing practice
• Thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, ACHC and human resource) management principles and applicable laws and regulations

• Reports promptly any suspected violation of compliance standards.
• Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness

• Ability to support others at a time of crisis.
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks
• Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds
• Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch
• Endure long periods of driving
• Stand, walk and/or sit for extended periods of time
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills
• Ambulate on rough surfaces and climb stairs
• Lift or move up to 25 lbs. when transporting supplies and lift and turn patients in excess of 50 lbs

Qualified Registered Nurse Case Managers please forward your resume to Eric Clay at ericc@aurastaff.com or call Eric at 773-494-9365 for more information.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking LPN’s and RN’s  to work in our Extended Care Facility in Elmhurst, MA.  You must be be skilled in Skilled Care, Long Term Care or Rehab Care to qualify.

*** 2,000 Sign on Bonus ***

Shifts available:

Full Time Hours: 8 hour shifts and 12 hour shifts, 3:00pm to11:00pm and 11:00pmto 7:00am

Part Time Hours: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Differential: $2.00 an hour for 3:00pm to 11:00pm and 11:00pm to 7:00am shifts additional $1.00 an hour for weekends

Overview:

Provide Nursing services to our Skilled Care, Long Term Care and Rehab Residents. Following the guidelines provided by our Corporation. This position reports to the Director of Nursing and may be required to supervise other staff positions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for medication administration for the Assisted Living residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines
• May be responsible for the admissions of new resident to include all admission assessments and documentation
• Responsible for completing acute and long term care plans
• May be responsible for clinical system tracking eg. Wounds or infection control under the direction of the director of nursing
• Provides general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community
• Notifies physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation
• Responds quickly to all emergencies
• Maintains close communication with all departments and staff members
• Provides educational meetings for residents and staff
• Understands roll in the Safety & Disaster Plan
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must have a Licensed  Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois

Qualified LPN’s or RN’s please forward your resume for review to Eric Clay at ericc@aurastaff.com or call Eric at 773-494-9365 for more information.

Healthcare Recruiter

(100% Commission! NO BASE SALARY! Work from Home!)

How about working from the comfort of your own home and having fun while doing it!!  LPC Healthcare Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Recruiter who knows how to and can recruit within the healthcare industry to join our team. Our clients are major hospitals, long term care facilities and home health companies throughout the Nation.

We are seeking a recruiter who wants to work from home and knows how to recruit within the healthcare industry.

LPC offers you the opportunity to work in the comfort of your own home making a nice percentage payout on all placements.  Our company has no need for sales professionals as we have established ourselves as either the sole recruiting firm or as the preferred firm to use.

Perks and Benefits:

• 100% COMMISSION with no ceiling

• Assigned personal queue of assigned requisitions

• Access to internal database filled with leads of qualified applicants

• Access to major job boards and websites

• Ability to work 40 hours a week from home

• Virtual position in Illinois-work from home office

• High payout commission (up to 40%) per placement

• Unlimited earning potential

• While many of our current team members first came on board hesitant to work a position that is 100% commission they now will tell you they cannot imagine going back into an office setting to sit in a cubicle.

This is a 100% commission position!  You are paid based on your placements!

Our recruiters quickly discover that what they put into their day is what they get out of it!  While the commission payout is generous and you can make a very lucrative living, the healthcare field can be very competitive. If you have a gregarious personality and the ability to think outside the box then we want to speak with you!

Requirements:

• Must be able to attend one monthly in-person meeting in Chicago, IL every month

• Healthcare experience a must!

• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated

• Must have Home Office Set-Up (computer, internet and phone access)

• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours a week or more

• Must be able to attend one monthly in-person corporate  meeting in Chicago, IL once a month

Qualified Healthcare Recruiters call LPC Healthcare at 773-494-9365 for more information.