Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Orthopedics- Full-Time or Part-Time

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Champaign, IL seeks an LPN to join the NT4 Orthopedics-Urology Surgical Unit. The unit features 41 beds, a fast-paced throughput environment and close collaboration with physical and occupational therapy teams.

Expect involvement in wound care, drains, and patient education as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, med administration with RN backup, NG tube care, ostomy care, and discharge education.

Qualifications

• Must hold an IL LPN license and be eligible to work in Illinois.
• Experience on an ortho-urology surgical unit preferred.
• Proficient in essential nursing assessments and charting.
• Ability to administer medications per standing orders and document care plans.

Responsibilities

• Chart assessments on assigned patients after RN initial assessment.
• Support RNs by managing less acute patients and pairing with high-acuity load.
• Administer oral and IV medications as directed by RN or physician.
• Perform trach care, dressing changes, NG tube care and feedings as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians/APPs for orders and care plans.

Skills

LPN license

Ortho/Urology unit experience

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Telemetry monitoring

Nursing documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IL

Tools

Wound Vacs

JP drains

Buck's traction

External fixators

IV pumps

PCA pumps

Feeding pumps

SCDs

Telemetry monitoring

Chest tubes

Job description

2500 Sign On Bonus LPNPosition Highlights: NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical UnitNumber of beds on unit: 41Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit):

NT4 is 41- bed unit specializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. We are DNV certified for our hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgical patients on this unit includes limb trauma patients, as well low acuity medical patients. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit.

Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6

North Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. We focus on being a team to provide the best and safest care to our community. Additionally resources for the unit include: a full-time educator, part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.

Frequent nursing skills/equipment used:

• Wound Vacs
• JP drains
• Buck's tractions
• external fixators
• lift equipment
• orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc)
• chest tubes
• Foley/IV/Mediport insertions
• Central line care and lab draws
• Nursing prioritization
• IV pumps
• PCA pumps
• Feeding pumps
• SCDs
• Telemetry monitoring
• Patient connection

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.

Work Experience:

• 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 trach care as needed.
• Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube.
• Care for and change ostomy.
• 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

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.