Med/Surg LPN: Compassionate Patient Care Champion

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association; Fairfield (IL); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association is seeking an LPN to join the Med/Surg team. Under RN supervision, you will provide direct patient care, administer meds, perform nursing procedures, and document in the EHR.

Responsibilities include IV management, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Qualified candidates possess an Illinois LPN license and a current BLS certificate, with preferred Med/Surg or acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• IV Therapy Certification (preferred).
• Prior Med/Surg or acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of an RN.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and document in the EHR.
• Perform nursing procedures to ensure patient comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Start and discontinue peripheral IVs and administer approved IV therapies.
• Monitor patients receiving blood products and report changes to the RN.
• Document assessments, interventions, treatments, and outcomes in the EHR.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education using teach-back method.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and families.
• Assist with patient transfers and mobility as needed.
• Support pain management and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Electronic health record documentation

Patient education

Education

Practical Nursing program

Illinois LPN license

BLS certification

IV Therapy Certification (preferred)

Job description

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association is seeking an LPN to join the Med/Surg team. Under RN supervision, you will provide direct patient care, administer meds, perform nursing procedures, and document in the EHR.

Responsibilities include IV management, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Qualified candidates possess an Illinois LPN license and a current BLS certificate, with preferred Med/Surg or acute care experience.