LPN - Cardiovascular Med/Surg

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

3d•$26 - $42

About The Position

The LPN works with RNs on a cardiovascular medical/surgical unit. When the unit is full, the LPN may assist RNs caring for patients with the highest acuity or pair with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN is paired with the UNL to assist with that patient load. Tasks may include administering oral medications and IV piggyback medications, tracheostomy care, dressing changes, and documenting assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the initial assessment and initiated the care plan. Carle Health describes a workplace focused on valuing, respecting, and empowering team members. The organization has more than 17,000 team members and providers and offers opportunities in communities throughout central Illinois, with potential for growth and long-term careers.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse certification from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
Required college diploma in Nursing.
More than 1 year of LPN work experience.

Responsibilities

Pass medications and administer IV piggyback medications and fluids, excluding IV push medications.
Chart assessments for assigned patients after an RN has documented the initial assessment.
Document on care plans opened by an RN; request that an RN open a new care plan as needed.
Communicate with physicians and advanced practice providers to receive orders and coordinate patient care.
Complete dressing changes as needed.
Provide tracheostomy care as needed.
Insert and care for NG tubes and administer feedings through NG tubes.
Care for and change ostomies.
Reinforce education and discharge instructions.