Licensed Practical Nurse, Student Wellness

Department

CSL SHS: Clinical Operations

About the Department

Student Wellness at the University of Chicago offers primary and acute healthcare needs and routine medical services to the student body, and includes the specialties of general internal medicine, family practice, gynecology, sports medicine, travel medicine, and minor urgent care. Student Wellness provides clinical services to eligible students and their dependents.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, performs nursing care services, including assessing patient condition, performing vital signs and specific lab tests. This position also provides advanced clinical support and coordination within Student Wellness, with primary responsibility for immunization services, allergy injections, medical student health requirements, and clinical compliance activities. This position serves as a clinical resource and supports the coordination, implementation, documentation, and monitoring of student health requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical resource for medical student immunization and health compliance requirements.
• Reviews medical student immunization records, laboratory titers, tuberculosis/QuantiFERON testing, vaccine documentation, and other required health records for completeness and compliance.
• Coordinates and performs mask fit testing for medical students in accordance with established requirements and clinical procedures.
• Assesses patient condition prior to and after treatments and procedures.
• Performs and documents vital signs.
• Performs EKGs, aerosol nebulization, basic visual acuity tests, ear and eye irrigations.
• Administers medications orally, intradermally, subcutaneously and intramuscularly, in accordance with state scope of practice laws.
• Examines, cleans and dresses wounds, bites, and burns.
• Removes sutures.
• Applies elastic bandages, arm slings, knee immobilizers and finger splints.
• Educates and fits patients for orthopedic assistive devices, immobilizers, splints, and/or crutches and provides crutch usage teaching.
• Assists patients in moving from carts, wheelchairs, etc. on to exam tables or to different departments.
• Monitors level and temperature of supplies and stores new supplies upon delivery.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Prepares patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provides assistance as required.
• Obtains and records patient data for medical records noting any significant changes in the patient's condition.
• Collects, delivers, and conducts routine tests on patient specimens.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Ambulatory or hospital-based care setting.

Certifications:

• LPN with an active license in the State of Illinois.
• CPR certification.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, ability to type and enter patient information in the electronic medical record.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of patient care fundamentals, including aseptic principles and techniques.
• Provide direct patient care in a professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Read documents or instruments.
• Perform multiple concurrent tasks with occasional interruptions.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.
• Solve problems by applying math or reasoning principles.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit or stand for 4 hours or more.
• Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
• Work may involve assisting patients in transferring to and from chairs, wheelchairs, exam tables and gurneys. Current lifting procedures must be followed.
• Duties performed require potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Occupational risk for exposure to infectious material and communicable diseases.
• Required annual TB control training and/or other health screenings.
• Work may be performed in varied locations inside/outside of the clinical setting including other campus or offsite locations.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter (preferred)
• Resume (required)
• List of 3 References (required)

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When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$30.00 - $34.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

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