LPN - Convenient Care

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other provider in patient care departments. Nursing services are delivered in accordance with the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, midlevel provider, or physician, guided by provider orders and the nursing plan of care within the LPN scope of practice.
• Report patient response to care to registered nurse or other provider for evaluation, intervention, and modification of the plan of care.
• Ensure documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Administer medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, and via inhalation.
• Assist providers with procedures such as vaginal exams, suture and staple placement, and incision and drainage.
• Serve as a member of the Code Team.
• Handle work basket result notes.
• Act as a preceptor for new staff.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Room patients by collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, vital signs, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a visit.
• Conduct telephone interactions, including communications with patients, families, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities, and gather/maintain patient information per department policies.
• Use approved Telephone Triage books with oversight of a Registered Nurse or provider.
• Perform office procedures as directed and per department-specific competencies, such as suture or staple removal, application or removal of one-step splints, crutch training, catheterizations, IV hydration therapy (after training and competency), and reading TB skin test results.
• Provide patients with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow-up instructions at the direction of the provider.
• Assist with prescription medication refills per department protocols, call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and document actions within the EMR per provider orders.
• Maintain department-specific competencies related to point-of-care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
• Obtain vitals and collect data for patients to be seen by the provider.
• Perform waiting room and exam room rounding.
• Collect and process specimens correctly.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days (American Heart Association).
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Qualifications

• College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required).
• Certificate of Completion: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required).

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $24.10 per hour to $39.23 per hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.