LPN Bedside

Fayette County Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Hospital is seeking a dedicated LPN bedside nurse to coordinate and lead the patient care team in implementing the plan of care in alignment with standards. The role supports discharge planning and patient education, with a 7:00am–3:30pm weekday schedule.

The ideal candidate holds an IL LPN license, BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire, and has completed an accredited LPN program. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois (LPN) required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program and valid Illinois license.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments per protocol.
• Initiates plan of care at admission with focus on patient factors.
• Documents assessments every 2 hours or as needed.
• Coordinates discharge planning with the care team.
• Ensures timely patient education on plan of care.
• Supports and guides other team members as needed.

Skills

LPN

BLS/CPR

IL License

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Accredited LPN Program

IL LPN License (BRN)

Job description

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LPN Bedside

Job Description

The nurse will coordinate and lead the patient care team to develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay based on experience starting at $23.87

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments according to protocol.
• A plan of care is initiated at admission with focus on patient's identified physiological, psychological, and environmental factors.
• Identifies patient problems on integrated flowsheets and documents against the plan of care.
• Coordinates discharge planning with all team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Documents accurate and ongoing assessments of patient status every 2 hours or as needed.
• Documents patient teaching/education about plan of care.
• Initiate appropriate pathways of inpatient physician orders.
• Monitors that each caregiver is productive and serves as a source to provide and/or recommend education if needed.
• Notifies team members that an assessment is required as per physician order.
• Performs patient assessments each shift of work and documents at time of assessment.
• Provides and coordinates patient and family education and documents appropriately.

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire)
• Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program
• Sarah Bush Lincoln, LPN
• Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range $23.87 - $37.00 Pay based on experience