Cardio-Pulmonary LPN: Impactful Patient Care

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, Illinois seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a team supporting RNs with high-acuity patients. The LPN will assist with medication administration, IV piggybacks, trach care, dressing changes, and care planning after the RN’s initial assessment.

Collaboration with physicians and APPs is essential to coordinate orders and patient care. The role emphasizes patient education, discharge instructions, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Passes all medications and hangs IV piggybacks; charts assessments after RN initial assessment and assists with care plans.
• Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders; performs dressing changes, trach care, NG tube care and ostomy care; reinforces discharge instructions.

Skills

LPN duties

BLS within 30 days

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, Illinois seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join a team supporting RNs with high-acuity patients. The LPN will assist with medication administration, IV piggybacks, trach care, dressing changes, and care planning after the RN’s initial assessment.

Collaboration with physicians and APPs is essential to coordinate orders and patient care. The role emphasizes patient education, discharge instructions, and accurate documentation.