LPN - Surgical T7 (Inpatient)

About the role

When the unit is full, the LPN will work alongside RNs with the highest acuity or will be paired with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN will be paired with the UNL to assist with their patient load.

• Tasks may include:
  • Oral meds
  • IV piggyback meds
  • Trach care
  • Dressing changes
  • Documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• Work Experience: Responsibilities include:
  • 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 patient.
  • 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.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. 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 our communities.

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.

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The compensation range for this position is $25.73 per hour - $41.87 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.