Ortho LPN: Fast-Paced Surgical Unit with $2.5k Sign-On

Carle Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 73,726,000 - 119,975,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring an LPN for NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit. The 41-bed unit provides care for acute ortho and urology patients, including trauma cases, with a fast-paced throughput and a team-focused culture.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus applies to external applicants with >1 year of experience and a 2-year commitment. The role emphasizes medication administration, IV therapies, wound and trach care, and close collaboration with RNs, therapists, and physicians to ensure safe, efficient patient

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with IL IDFPR registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required).

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and IV piggybacks per protocol.
• Chart assessments and update care plans after RN review.
• Coordinate with physicians/APPs for orders and dressing changes.
• Perform trach care and NG tube care as needed; reinforce discharge instructions.

Skills

Medication administration

IV therapy

Trach care

Wound care

Clinical documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma

Job description

Carle Health is hiring an LPN for NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit. The 41-bed unit provides care for acute ortho and urology patients, including trauma cases, with a fast-paced throughput and a team-focused culture.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus applies to external applicants with >1 year of experience and a 2-year commitment. The role emphasizes medication administration, IV therapies, wound and trach care, and close collaboration with RNs, therapists, and physicians to ensure safe, efficient patient