LPN Stepdown: Advanced Care for Complex Patients

Carle Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an LPN to support high-acuity patient care alongside RNs and UNLs in Illinois. The role includes medication administration, IV therapies, charting assessments, and care plan updates after RN initial assessment.

Responsibilities include wound care, NG tube management, ostomy care, and patient education with discharge planning, aligned to DNV Hip and Knee requirements where applicable. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification with IDFPR.
• ACLS within 1 year - American Heart Association.
• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association.
• LPN program completed.

Responsibilities

• Passes all medications and hangs IV piggybacks/fluids (excludes IV Push).
• Charts assessments on assigned patients after initial RN assessment.
• Charts on care plans developed by the RN.
• Coordinate with physicians/APPs to receive orders and plan care.
• Perform dressing changes and trach care as needed.
• Insert and care for NG tube and feedings via NG tube.
• Care for ostomy and reinforce discharge instructions.
• Ensure education is provided and annual education as required.

Skills

LPN

ACLS

BLS

Education

LPN program

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an LPN to support high-acuity patient care alongside RNs and UNLs in Illinois. The role includes medication administration, IV therapies, charting assessments, and care plan updates after RN initial assessment.

Responsibilities include wound care, NG tube management, ostomy care, and patient education with discharge planning, aligned to DNV Hip and Knee requirements where applicable. Equal opportunity employer.