LPN (Emergency Department) - 7am-7:30pm

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

3d•$25 - $39

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Emergency Department provide a wide variety of direct patient care for selected emergent and non-emergent patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN practices within the scope of basic nursing practice, as delegated by a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician. The position reports to the Emergency Department Manager.

Requirements

High school education required.
Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Licensed Practical Nurse license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient care in a timely and cost-effective manner while demonstrating clinical competence.
Collaborate in developing and modifying the registered professional nurse’s or provider’s comprehensive plan of care.
Collect data and collaborate in assessing patients’ health status.
Maintain an environment that promotes patient self-esteem, dignity, safety, and comfort.
Maintain professional knowledge through required orientation and competency activities, unit-based in-service programs, current literature, and clinical learning opportunities.
Participate in activities that support individual and professional development.
Communicate with patients, families, significant others, and health care teams, and promote their participation in the plan of care as delegated.
Perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, point-of-care testing, and splint application.
Clean and stock examination rooms and work spaces; clean instruments and equipment after procedures and prepare them for Central Sterile pickup.
Build effective relationships within the department and with other departments, patients, families, and guests.
Provide accurate and timely documentation in patient records, including interventions and patient and family responses.
Provide and participate in learning opportunities for patients, families, and the health care team as delegated.
Provide input into the development of policies and procedures that support patient safety.
Seek assistance when a situation is beyond the nurse’s knowledge, experience, or scope of practice under state LPN licensure.
Advocate for patients through appropriate internal and external communication channels to promote continuity of care.