LPN - Med/Surg PV7

Job Details LPN - Med/Surg PV7 Department: Med/Surg PV7 - CFH Usual Schedule: 3, 12 hr shifts/wk; 7a-730p Regions: On Call Requirements: none Job Category: Nursing Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital Employment Type: Full - Time Nursing Specialty: Medical/Surgical Job Post ID: 29406 Secondary Job Category: Nursing Experience Requirements: None Weekend Requirements: every other Education Requirements: Technical/Vocational degree Shift: Day Location: Urbana, IL Holiday Requirements: department rotation Other Posting Information: $2,500 Sign On Bonus - External Applicants Only APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: LPN - Med/Surg PV7 Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: LPN - Med/Surg PV7 Job Description JOB SUMMARY: When unit is full, LPN will work with RNs with highest acuity or will be paired with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN will be paired with the UNL to assist with the UNL patient load. LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma Practical Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds. Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment. Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans. Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient. Complete dressing changes as needed. Complete trach care as needed. Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube. Care for and change ostomy. Reinforce education and discharge instructions. Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment. Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient. Complete dressing changes as needed Complete trach care as needed Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube Care for and change ostomy Reinforce education and discharge instructions APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted. Illinois Required Notices Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws Federal Required Notices Employee Rights under FLSA OSHA Employee Rights under FMLA EEO It's The Law Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Employee Polygraph Protection Act Your Rights under USERRA