Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit 9A

Carle
Cerro Gordo, IL, United States
Full-time

$2500 Sign On Bonus External Applicants only

Position Highlights : 9A Medical-Surgical Unit

  • Number of beds on unit : 24 private beds
  • Patient population : Medical-surgical, serving patients admitted for illness, surgery, and various diagnoses, typically above 17 years of age.
  • Nurse to Patient ratio : 1 : 5 (occasionally 1 : 6)
  • Department culture and resources : Fast-paced unit with medically complex patients. Emphasis on teamwork and communication for safe and quality care.
  • Frequent nursing skills / equipment used : Nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, wound care, ostomy care, BLS (within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities :

  • Administer medications and IV piggyback meds.
  • Assist with trach care, dressing changes, and documentation.
  • Communicate with physicians / APPs and coordinate patient care.
  • Provide patient education and discharge instructions.
  • 1 day ago
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