Additional Information About the Role

Exciting opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses in Illinois! Join our compassionate home health team at BJC Home Care.

- $2500 sign-on bonus for eligible employees!

- Monday - Friday days 8a-4:30 p.m.

- Weekend/Holiday/On-call rotation

- Cell phone and laptop provided

- Mileage Reimbursement at current IRS Rate - $.67 per mile

Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

The Alton Intermittent Home Care Department of BJC Home Care Services provides home visits to patients in Alton, Illinois and several nearby counties, with 24 hour on-call home care nursing supervision. Our JCAHO accredited, multi-disciplinary approach combines leading edge technology with a firm belief in the powerful recuperative advantages of receiving home care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing services to patients under the supervision of a physician.

Performs various lab procedures according to set standards.

Manages inventory of supplies and medications.

Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

- Nursing

Experience

No Experience

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Requirements

Experience

<2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer