LPN - Cardiovascular Med/Surg

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The LPN works with RNs when the unit is full, supporting patients with the highest acuity or partnering 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. Duties may include administering oral medications and IV piggyback medications, tracheostomy care, dressing changes, and documenting assessments and care plans after an RN has completed the initial assessment and started the care plan.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Pass all medications and hang IV piggyback medications and fluids, excluding IV push medications.
• Chart assessments for assigned patients after an RN has charted the initial assessment.
• Chart on care plans opened by an RN; request that an RN open new care plans as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and APPs 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.

Benefits

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree