LPN - Respiratory Therapy Support FT
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in CPC provides care for patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient respiratory diagnostic testing and related services. The LPN works collaboratively with Respiratory Therapists (RTs) and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team, practicing within the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, applicable policies, demonstrated competency, and authorized clinical responsibilities. The LPN supports respiratory therapy services but does not independently perform responsibilities requiring respiratory care licensure or other professional authorization. The role includes preparing patients for testing, verifying identity and orders, obtaining vital signs, conducting focused nursing assessments within scope, communicating relevant patient information, monitoring for distress or changes in status, and assisting with patient comfort, mobility, handoffs, and post-procedure care. The LPN also supports testing workflows, room and equipment preparation, ordered nursing interventions, documentation, and coordination with RTs. This is a full-time position scheduled for 30–40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, at 1120 North Melvin Street in Gibson City, Illinois. The position reports to the Director of Cardiopulmonary Care. The work involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues, as well as possible exposure to contagious diseases or infectious materials. Work takes place in patient care areas and offices, with some noise, interruptions, and potential stress or fatigue.
Requirements
- Current Illinois licensure to practice as a Practical Nurse.
- BLS certification on hire.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including patient-care movement, equipment management, CPR, and specified lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks.
- Ability to communicate in person and by telephone and to manage the stress and emotional demands associated with acute patient care.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competency in psychomotor skills permitted within the LPN scope of practice.
- Respect patient and family rights and follow hospital safety standards.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and remain calm in select situations.
- Practice within the scope defined by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and seek guidance or validation when needed.
- Recognize legal issues in patient care and unit functions and support risk management activities.
- Participate in personal, unit, and nursing department goals, Standards Development, and Quality Improvement activities.
- Promote a constructive and cooperative atmosphere with health team members, patients, and families.
- Remain flexible with staffing patterns, scheduling needs, and temporary assignments as needed.
- Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
- Prepare inpatient and outpatient patients for scheduled respiratory diagnostic testing and related services.
- Verify patient identity, confirm orders and required documentation, and assist with screening and safety checklists.
- Obtain and document vital signs appropriate to the patient's condition and ordered treatment or procedure.
- Perform focused nursing assessments within the LPN scope of practice.
- Review relevant patient history and communicate pertinent information to the RT or appropriate clinical team members.
- Assist patients with positioning, mobility, comfort, and preparation for testing.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures for distress, intolerance, adverse reactions, or changes in clinical status.
- Participate in patient handoffs and interdisciplinary communication to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with RTs to coordinate patient flow and prepare patients and testing areas.
- Assist with preparation, organization, and turnover of testing rooms and equipment.
- Support testing workflows for department services.
- Perform ordered nursing-related testing tasks, including specimen collection, medication administration, or other interventions within scope.
- Communicate patient symptoms, observations, and changes in clinical status to the RT during testing.
- Assist with post-procedure monitoring, recovery, patient comfort, and disposition coordination as applicable.
- Complete required documentation and records accurately and on time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
