Med-Surg LPN / LVN
Chicago, Illinois
Cermak Health Services of Cook County

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Facility Type: Correctional Facility

Job Description & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience within the last year
• Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days per month, no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on holidays or weekends.
• Mandatory float: All clinicians must float within their scope to meet facility needs.

Certifications & Competencies Required

• Current CPR certification.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for starts on/after 4/14/24, must be completed within 12 months of start).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) but not specifically required for LVN/LPN in this posting.

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Physical Exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD.
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start (N95 or equivalent), required annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer), Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination), Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer).
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually.
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 04/01).

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
• Charting System: Cerner.
• Parking: Free, first come, first serve.
• Facility is a correctional health services environment.
• Must comply with facility-specific rules of behavior and complete required HIS forms.

Summary

This is a travel/contract LVN/LPN position in a correctional healthcare setting in Chicago, IL, requiring at least 1 year of recent clinical experience, current Illinois licensure, CPR certification, and completion of medication administration coursework. The role includes mandatory floating and weekend work every other weekend, with a 13-week contract length. Comprehensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks are required prior to start.