Cardio-Pulmonary LPN: High-Acuity Med Pass & Care

Carle Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an LPN to support licensed RNs in caring for patients with varying acuity. The role includes med administration, IV piggybacks, NG tubes, ostomy care, and ongoing documentation under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also include charting assessments and care plans, reiterating discharge instructions, and coordinating with physicians and APPs to ensure timely orders and seamless patient care.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

LPN

BLS

Education

College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an LPN to support licensed RNs in caring for patients with varying acuity. The role includes med administration, IV piggybacks, NG tubes, ostomy care, and ongoing documentation under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also include charting assessments and care plans, reiterating discharge instructions, and coordinating with physicians and APPs to ensure timely orders and seamless patient care.