Licensed Practical Nurse

USPI • Moline, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Regional SurgiCenter is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Moline, IL. This role involves elevating patient care in pre and post-op settings at a growing ambulatory surgery center. Regional SurgiCenter is an advanced Endoscopy Suite specializing in the examination of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, providing a dynamic environment for healthcare professionals. As an LPN, you will be at the forefront of patient care, conducting comprehensive assessments, creating personalized plans, and executing effective treatments, thereby contributing to the delivery of top-notch medical treatment for patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Applied for State Boards or currently holds an LPN license for the state.
• 1+ years of LPN experience.
• BLS is required.
• Proficiency in sterile technique and working with anesthetized patients.
• Ability to handle various clinical scenarios found in a surgical or procedural setting

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures.
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to provide nursing care to the rehabilitation patient.
• Performs job tasks to ensure personal, patient, and departmental safety.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Documents required information according to hospital policy.
• Functions in an organized and time conscious manner
• Presents self in a professional manner.
• Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Uses appropriate patient education documentation modality.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge pertinent to nursing practice in Rehabilitation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees