Inpatient Orthopedics LPN – Med Admin & Trach Care

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

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support RNs and UNLs with high-acuity patients. The LPN will assist with medication administration, IV piggybacks, wound care, and ongoing patient assessments after the RN conducts the initial evaluation.

The role involves close coordination with physicians/APPs, documentation of care plans, and patient education. On-site position with compensation ranging from $25.73 to $41.87 per hour, depending on experience and shift.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days (AHA)
• LPN – Illinois IDFPR
• College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Responsibilities

• Passes all medications; hangs IV piggybacks and fluids (excluding IV Push).
• Charts assessments on assigned patients after the RN's initial assessment.
• Charts on care plans opened by the RN; RN may open new care plans as needed.
• Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care.
• Performs dressing changes as needed; completes trach care as needed.
• Inserts and cares for NG tube; manages feedings through NG tube.
• Cares for and changes ostomy; reinforces discharge instructions.
• Completes annual education as assigned for DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Skills

LPN

BLS

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – IDFPR

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support RNs and UNLs with high-acuity patients. The LPN will assist with medication administration, IV piggybacks, wound care, and ongoing patient assessments after the RN conducts the initial evaluation.

The role involves close coordination with physicians/APPs, documentation of care plans, and patient education. On-site position with compensation ranging from $25.73 to $41.87 per hour, depending on experience and shift.