LPN - Surgical Inpatient

Aura Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled patient care on a high-acuity digestive surgical unit. You will administer medications, hang IV fluids, and perform wound and ostomy care as needed.

Ideal candidates have a current LPN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of LPN experience. You will support RNs with assessments, documentation, care plans, and communications with physicians to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• At least 1 year of LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and hang IV fluids.
• Dressing changes, trach care, ostomy and NG tube care.
• Support RNs with assessments, documentation and care plans.
• Communicate with physicians to coordinate patient care.

Skills

Wound care

IV administration

Trach care

Ostomy care

Telemetry monitoring

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Education

Current LPN license

BLS certification

Tools

IV pumps

NG/ ostomy care equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled patient care on a high-acuity digestive surgical unit.

Responsibilities include administering medications, hanging IV fluids, dressing changes, trach care, ostomy management, NG tube care, and patient education. The LPN will support RNs by assisting with assessments, documentation, care plans, and communication with physicians.

Ideal candidates will have a current LPN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and at least one year of LPN experience.

The role involves working with patients with complex surgical needs, including trauma, bariatric, and other digestive surgeries, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-6 for general patients and 1:3 for advanced care.

Key skills include proficiency with wound vacs, IVs, drains, feeding tubes, and telemetry monitoring. The unit values teamwork, critical thinking, and patient safety, supported by resources such as educators and supervisors.

Compensation ranges from $25.73 to $41.87 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.