LPN - Acute Care

Lincoln Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health in Illinois is seeking healthcare professionals for an on-site nursing role. The position involves direct patient care under a registered nurse, adherence to nursing standards, and active participation in patient flow and safety.

Responsibilities include documenting care, executing physician orders, and contributing to quality improvement and staff education. Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 may apply depending on role and experience.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of patient care activities.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care.
• Communicates effectively with others.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students.
• Identifies & resolves safety risks.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and policy reviews.
• Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician.
• Assists in executing physician orders as directed.
• Documents care given in computerized medical record according to policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals and revises plan of care when indicated.
• Maintains open, effective communication with the patient care team re: patient status and all aspects of care.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are present and in working order.
• Precepts new nursing staff and students on the unit.
• Participates in quality improvement and policy reviews.
• Identifies and resolves patient care problems or process issues on the unit.
• Performs other related work as required.

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary

Up to $10,000.00k Sign-On Bonus

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of patient care activities. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Assists the registered nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care. Is accountable for own nursing actions and competencies. Communicates effectively with others. Performs all duties in accordance with the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Job Description

Provides direct care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician. Assists in executing physician orders as directed. Documents care given in computerized medical record according to policies and procedures. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals, revising plan of care when indicated. Builds teamwork while delivering care to patients. Maintains open, effective communication with other members of the patient care team re: patient status and all aspects of care. Documents patient care according to policies and procedures. Assists in assuring all equipment and supplies are present in adequate volumes and working order. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Identifies & resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement, periodic review of policies, procedures and pre-printed physicians orders. Assists in identifying and resolving patient care problems or process related issues on the unit and between departments. Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Tasks which may be delegated to LPNs:

• Peripheral IV start, dressing change, normal saline flush & D/C.
• IV pump set up.
• Hanging IV fluids without medications or additives.
• Administration of PO, IM, SubQ, Intradermal, Rectal, Sublingual medications according to policies & procedures.
• Administration of IV piggyback antibiotics via peripheral IV sites according to policies & procedures.

Tasks which may not be delegated to LPNs:

• Dictated physician orders.
• Blood administration.
• Central line flush, med administration or removal.
• Administration of drugs during a code situation.
• Administration of IV medications other than piggyback antibiotics (push medications, chemotherapy, titrated drips).
• Blood draws from arterial or central lines.

Pay Transparency

$24.68 - $39.49

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.