LPN – High-Acuity Digestive Surgery (Sign-On $2,500)

Carle Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit. You will administer medications, assist with IV piggybacks, and support RN-led care plans after initial assessment.

This high-acuity unit emphasizes team collaboration with surgeons and residents. The role includes patient education, discharge instructions, and trach/NG care; sign-on bonus and 2-year commitment highlighted.

Qualifications

• LPN certification required and active in Illinois.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• LPN with >1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Passes all medications and hangs IV piggybacks.
• Chart assessments and assist RN with care plans.
• Perform trach care and NG tube care as needed.
• Provide wound care and dressing changes.
• Reinforce education and discharge instructions with patients.

Skills

Oral meds

IV meds

Trach care

Dressing changes

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – IL IDFPR

BLS within 30 days

Tools

IV pumps

Central line care

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit. You will administer medications, assist with IV piggybacks, and support RN-led care plans after initial assessment.

This high-acuity unit emphasizes team collaboration with surgeons and residents. The role includes patient education, discharge instructions, and trach/NG care; sign-on bonus and 2-year commitment highlighted.