LPN (Emergency Department) - 7am-7:30pm

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Emergency Department from 7am to 7:30pm. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision and supports the care team in an emergent setting.

Responsibilities include data collection, plan-of-care collaboration, phlebotomy, EKGs, and routine documentation. BLS/CPR and IL LPN licensure are required, with orientation and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Graduate of accredited LPN program and licensed in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient care in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate on developing and modifying the nursing plan of care.
• Collect data and participate in health-status assessments.
• Maintain patient safety, dignity, and comfort in the care environment.
• Pursue ongoing education and competency development.
• Document interventions and patient responses in records.
• Communicate with patients, families, and health care teams about the care plan.
• Perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

Point-of-care testing

Documentation

Central Sterile prep

Patient care

Education

LPN program certificate

Illinois LPN license

Job description

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LPN (Emergency Department) - 7am-7:30pm

Job Description

Reports to the Emergency Department Manager. Licensed Practical Nurses perform a wide variety of direct patient care for selected emergent and non-emergent patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Practices as a licensed practical nurse, providing a scope of basic nursing practice, as delegated by a registered professional nurse or advanced practicing providers and/or physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers with the care of patients in a timely and cost effective manner. Demonstrates clinical competence while providing care.
• Collaborating in the development and modification of the registered professional nurse’s or provider’s comprehensive plan of care for all types of patients.
• Collecting data and collaborating in the assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Manages an environment that promotes patient’s self-esteem, dignity, safety, and comfort.
• Obtains and maintains professional knowledge by completing required knowledge and skills through orientation and competency activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.
• Participates in activities to enhance individual and professional development.
• Participates in the communications with patients, families, significant others, and health care teams and promotes participation regarding the plan of care, as delegated.
• Performs phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, point-of-care testing and splint application. Cleans/stock exam rooms/work spaces on an ongoing basis. Cleans instruments/equipment post procedure and prepares for Central Sterile pickup.
• Promotes and establishes effective relationships within the department, with other departments and with patient/family and other guests.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient record. Documents interventions and patient/family response.
• Provides and participates in learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of the patient/family and health care team, as delegated.
• Providing input into the development of policies and procedures to support patient safety.
• Seeks assistance when a situation encountered is beyond the nurse’s knowledge, experience and scope of practice according to the state licensure of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Serving as an advocate for the patient by utilizing appropriate channels of communication within the organization and external to the organization to promote continuity of care.

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

$25.08 - $38.87

Pay based on experience