Carle Health
Overview
When the unit is full, the LPN works with RNs with the highest acuity or is paired with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN pairs with the UNL to assist with the UNL patient load. LPN tasks may include oral medications, IV piggyback medications, trach care, dressing changes, and documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan.
Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Work Experience: (Not specified)
Responsibilities
Pass all medications, hang IV piggyback and fluids, excluding IV push medications.
Chart assessments on assigned patients after the RN has charted the initial assessment.
Chart on care plans opened by the RN; assist with new care plans as needed.
Communicate with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care.
Complete dressing changes as needed.
Complete trach care as needed.
Insert and care for NG tube and feedings via NG tube.
Care for and change ostomy.
Reinforce education and discharge instructions.
Complete annual education assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable.
About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $23.90 per hour – $39.91 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
Work Experience: (Not specified)
Responsibilities
Pass all medications, hang IV piggyback and fluids, excluding IV push medications.
Chart assessments on assigned patients after the RN has charted the initial assessment.
Chart on care plans opened by the RN; assist with new care plans as needed.
Communicate with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care.
Complete dressing changes as needed.
Complete trach care as needed.
Insert and care for NG tube and feedings via NG tube.
Care for and change ostomy.
Reinforce education and discharge instructions.
Complete annual education assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable.
About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $23.90 per hour – $39.91 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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