LPN - Advanced Care/Med Surg PV8
About the role
When the unit is full, the LPN works with RNs on the highest acuity cases or is paired with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN is paired with the UNL to assist with their patient load.
Responsibilities
- Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds.
- Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment.
- Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed, will have RN open new care plans.
- Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patients.
- Completes dressing changes as needed.
- Completes trach care as needed.
- Inserts and cares for NG tubes and feeds through NG tubes.
- Care for and change ostomies.
- Reinforces education and discharge instructions.
Qualifications
- Certified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Requirements
None specified
Skills
None specified
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Pay
$38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour
Schedule
Not specified