LPN – Surgical Digestive Unit | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit. Responsibilities include medication administration, IV piggybacks, and wound/trauma care under RN direction.

The unit emphasizes high-acuity, collaborative care and patient safety in a 43-bed setting. The role supports nursing staff with assessments, care plan initiation, and patient education within a busy, trauma-centered hospital environment.

Qualifications

• LPN with Illinois licensure preferred; BLS within 30 days.
• 1+ year of LPN experience required; unit role with high acuity.
• Ability to chart assessments and assist with care plans under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and IV piggybacks as directed by RN.
• Performs nursing care such as trach care, dressing changes, NG tube care.
• Documents assessments and contributes to care plans after RN initiation.
• Coordinates with physicians and APPs for orders and patient education.

Skills

LPN

Oral meds

IV piggyback

Trach care

Dressing changes

Documentation

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

Wound vacs

Telemetry monitoring

Central line care

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit. Responsibilities include medication administration, IV piggybacks, and wound/trauma care under RN direction.

The unit emphasizes high-acuity, collaborative care and patient safety in a 43-bed setting. The role supports nursing staff with assessments, care plan initiation, and patient education within a busy, trauma-centered hospital environment.