LPN - Cardiovascular (Inpatient)

Role Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, assisting with assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, dressing changes, trach care, NG tube management, ostomy care, and patient education. The LPN collaborates with RNs and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care and accurate documentation of assessments and care plans. Key Responsibilities Passes medications, administers IV piggybacks and fluids (excluding IV push meds)Charts patient assessments and updates care plans in collaboration with RNsCommunicates with physicians and advanced practice providers to receive ordersPerforms dressing changes, trach care, NG tube care, and ostomy managementReinforces patient education and discharge instructions Qualifications & Skills Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationBasic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 daysCollege diploma as an LPNStrong communication skills, ability to work with high-acuity patients, and attention to detail