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LPN / RN Application

Kindly submit the following information. Complete every required field, then rate each skill on the skills checklist. Required items are marked with *.

Personal Information

Mandatory: All applicants must provide their Illinois LPN or RN license number and the date of the license.

You must provide at least three current reference letters and/or the names of individuals with whom a reference interview can be conducted. Please give the full name, mailing address, and phone number of three references who have knowledge of your background and qualifications in the field.

Education and Skills

Experience

List your last 5 years of work experience.

01 — Employment

02 — Employment

03 — Employment

04 — Employment

05 — Employment

Applicant Certification

LPN / RN Skills Checklist

Directions: Please select a value for each skill to give us and interested facilities an assessment of your clinical experience. Each skill below requires a rating.

Rating key:  1 = No experience  ·  2 = Minimal experience / works with supervision  ·  3 = Independent / works without supervision in most cases  ·  4 = Senior / works at a supervisory or teaching level

Has knowledge of and can provide care and assist patients with the following tasks:

Ambulation

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AMBULATION – CRUTCHES
AMBULATION – WALKER
AMBULATION – CANE
AMBULATION – GAIT BELT

Personal Care

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BATH – BED
BATH – TUB
BATH – SHOWER
SKIN CARE – BACK RUB
SKIN CARE – DECUBITUS (PRESSURE ULCER) PREVENTION OR CARE
DRESSING – ASSIST AS NEEDED
DRESSING – USE OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES
HAIR CARE – SHAMPOO, COMB OR BRUSH
NAIL CARE (FINGERS AND TOES) – CLEAN, FILE OR TRIM WITH CLIPPERS
ORAL HYGIENE – MOUTH CARE
ORAL HYGIENE – BRUSH TEETH
ORAL HYGIENE – DENTURE CARE
SHAVING – SAFETY RAZOR OR ELECTRIC RAZOR

Nutrition or Hydration

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NUTRITION – FEEDING TECHNIQUES
NUTRITION – ASSIST WITH EATING
NUTRITION – USE OF FEEDING ASSISTIVE DEVICES
NUTRITION – MEASURE AND RECORD INTAKE
NUTRITION – ENCOURAGE FLUIDS

Assisting or Care of Patient with Bowel and Bladder Elimination

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ELIMINATION – BEDPAN OR URINAL
ELIMINATION – BEDSIDE COMMODE
ELIMINATION – CARE OF INCONTINENT PATIENT
ELIMINATION – STOMA CARE
ELIMINATION – BOWEL OR BLADDER TRAINING
ELIMINATION – MEASURE AND RECORD OUTPUT

Urinary Catheter Care

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CATHETER CARE – PERINEAL HYGIENE
CATHETER CARE – FOLEY CATHETER
CATHETER CARE – SUPRAPUBIC CATHETER

Transfer Techniques

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TRANSFER – USE OF TRANSFER GAIT BELT
TRANSFER – WEIGHT BEARING
TRANSFER – NON-WEIGHT BEARING
TRANSFER – MECHANICAL LIFT
TRANSFER – WHEELCHAIR

Turning / Position Patient

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POSITIONING – SUPINE
POSITIONING – SIDE-LYING
POSITIONING – IN CHAIR
POSITIONING – IN BED
POSITIONING – USE OF LIFT SHEET

Communication

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COMMUNICATION – VERBAL
COMMUNICATION – NON-VERBAL WITH COGNITIVELY IMPAIRED PATIENTS

Range of Motion Exercises

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RANGE OF MOTION – ACTIVE
RANGE OF MOTION – PASSIVE
RANGE OF MOTION – COMBINATION

Take & Record Vital Signs

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TEMPERATURE – ORAL
TEMPERATURE – RECTAL
TEMPERATURE – EAR CANAL
PULSE – APICAL
PULSE – RADIAL
PULSE – PEDAL
RESPIRATIONS
BLOOD PRESSURE
HEIGHT
WEIGHT – STANDING
WEIGHT – BED SCALE
WEIGHT – CHAIR SCALE

Safety Devices

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SAFETY DEVICES – VEST RESTRAINT
SAFETY DEVICES – SOFT WRIST / ANKLE RESTRAINT
SAFETY DEVICES – PADDED SIDE RAIL
SAFETY DEVICES – SIDE RAILS

Mental Health & Social Services Needs

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DEMONSTRATES PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PATIENT
ENCOURAGES FAMILY SUPPORT
ENCOURAGES PATIENTS TO MAKE PERSONAL CHOICES
RESPECTS PATIENT'S RIGHTS AND DIGNITY, INCLUDING PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY
ENCOURAGES SELF-CARE AS ABILITY ALLOWS
KNOWLEDGE OF ADULT, CHILD AND ELDER ABUSE REPORTING STATUTES
KNOWLEDGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND VIOLENT INJURY REPORTING STATUTES

Safety / Emergencies

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RECOGNIZES & REPORTS SAFETY HAZARDS
RECOGNIZES & REPORTS EMERGENCIES AND RESPONDS APPROPRIATELY
HANDLES O2 SAFELY
OBSERVES, REPORTS & DOCUMENTS CHANGES IN BODY FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIOR

Care of Prosthetic Devices

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PROSTHETIC DEVICES – LIMBS
PROSTHETIC DEVICES – EYE GLASSES
PROSTHETIC DEVICES – HEARING AIDS

Specimen Collection

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SPECIMEN COLLECTION – URINE
SPECIMEN COLLECTION – STOOL
SPECIMEN COLLECTION – SPUTUM

Understand and Can Perform

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BINDERS AND BANDAGES – ACE BANDAGES
BINDERS AND BANDAGES – SUPPORT STOCKINGS
CARE OF THE DECEASED
ASSIST WITH CARE OF PATIENT WITH DIABETES
ASSIST WITH CARE OF PATIENT WITH CANCER
ASSIST WITH CARE OF PATIENT WITH HEART DISEASE
ASSIST WITH CARE OF PATIENT WITH O2 THERAPY
ASSIST WITH CARE OF PATIENT WITH RESPIRATORY DISEASE
ASSIST WITH CARE OF TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT
ASSIST WITH CARE OF PATIENT WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Certification

Please complete all required fields and skill ratings (*) before submitting.