Ortho/Trauma LPN — Fast-Paced Surgical Unit (Sign-On)

Carle Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced LPN for the NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit. The 41-bed unit specializes in acute ortho and urology postoperative care, with a focus on safe, efficient recovery and collaboration with physical and occupational therapies. A sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.

The team operates in a fast-paced environment with dedicated educators, nurse supervisors, and managers to support high-quality patient care at Carle Health.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids (excluding IV Push meds).
• Charts assessments on assigned patients after the RN has performed the initial assessment.
• Charts on care plans, with RN opening new plans as needed.
• Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care, including dressing changes as needed.

Skills

LPN

BLS Certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse diploma

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced LPN for the NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical Unit. The 41-bed unit specializes in acute ortho and urology postoperative care, with a focus on safe, efficient recovery and collaboration with physical and occupational therapies. A sign-on bonus is available for external applicants.

The team operates in a fast-paced environment with dedicated educators, nurse supervisors, and managers to support high-quality patient care at Carle Health.