Full Time LPN Day Shift

Southern Illinois Healthcare • Carbondale, IL

97d • $21 - $33

About The Position

The position is responsible for assisting with professional nursing care for SIH patients. The role involves conducting nursing assessments, collaborating on care plans, implementing care strategies, and advocating for patients. The LPN will also participate in health education and counseling, evaluate patient responses, and ensure accurate documentation in medical records. Specific responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

• Graduate of LPN Program.
• Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a focused nursing assessment and contribute to the ongoing comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient performed by the registered professional nurse.
• Collaborate in the development and modification of the registered professional nurse’s or advanced practice registered nurse’s comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of patients.
• Implement aspects of the plan of care.
• Participate in health teaching and counseling to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients.
• Serve as an advocate for the patient by communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel.
• Participate in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions.
• Communicate and collaborate with other health professionals.
• Provide input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety.
• Evaluate patient progress and report changes to RN, supervisor and/or physician.
• Complete, accurate, and timely documentation in patient medical record.
• Timely completion of required education, competencies, and licensure.
• Assist the physician with procedures in the perioperative service line.
• Assist with cleaning, decontaminating, sterilization and storage of equipment and instruments.
• Assist in transportation and positioning of patients.
• Assist in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure.
• Prepare patient and room for the planned surgical procedures.
• Open sterile supplies and set up for procedures.
• Complete skin preparation and draping.
• Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving.
• Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture.
• Assist in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges.
• Apply dressings and bandages as needed.
• Assist in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens.
• Decontaminate instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Aid in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases.
• Monitor and restock supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree