LPN - Digestive Surgery Unit | High-Acuity Care

Carle Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

2-year commitment

Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit. The 43-bed unit specializes in acute and chronic digestive surgical care and operates in a high-acuity setting with close RN collaboration.

The role involves med administration, IV piggyback care, trach and ostomy support, and active participation in care planning and patient education. Sign-on bonus offered; external applicants encouraged.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Illinois licensure and regulatory compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Passes all medications and hangs IV piggybacks and fluids (excludes IV Push).
• Chart assessments and support development of care plans with RN.
• Coordinate with physicians/APPs for orders and care activities.
• Perform dressing changes, trach care, and NG tube care as needed.
• Reinforce discharge instructions and patient education.

Skills

Oral meds administration

IV piggyback meds

Trach care

Wound/ dressing changes

Nursing documentation

Care plan coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IL

Tools

Central line care

Infusion/pump systems

Job description

Carle Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit. The 43-bed unit specializes in acute and chronic digestive surgical care and operates in a high-acuity setting with close RN collaboration.

The role involves med administration, IV piggyback care, trach and ostomy support, and active participation in care planning and patient education. Sign-on bonus offered; external applicants encouraged.