LPN – Orthopedic (Inpatient)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an LPN to provide skilled nursing care on a 41-bed NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit, focusing on acute orthopedic and urology surgeries, trauma, and low acuity medical patients.

The role involves collaborating with RNs and the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care, while managing complex procedures and patient education. Illinois LPN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Illinois LPN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Relevant healthcare education or coursework is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and IV therapies.
• Perform wound care, trach care, NG tube management, and ostomy care.
• Document assessments and care plans.

Skills

Nursing equipment proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Trach care

Education

LPN licensure (Illinois)

Tools

Wound vacs

Drains

Traction devices

Telemetry monitoring

IV pumps

Job description

Role Overview

The role involves providing skilled nursing care on a 41-bed NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit, specializing in acute orthopedic and urology surgeries, trauma, and low acuity medical patients.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include administering medications, IV therapies, wound care, trach care, NG tube management, ostomy care, and documenting assessments and care plans.

Collaboration

The LPN collaborates with RNs and other healthcare team members to ensure safe, quality patient care, assisting with complex procedures and patient education.

Qualifications

Qualifications include an Illinois LPN license, BLS certification, and relevant healthcare education.

Required Skills

• Skills required encompass proficiency with nursing equipment such as wound vacs, drains, traction devices, telemetry monitoring, and IV pumps, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Work Environment

The unit fosters a fast-paced, collaborative environment supported by educators, supervisors, and management, emphasizing patient safety and recovery.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation ranges from $25.73 to $41.87 per hour, with comprehensive benefits offered.