LPN - Observation T6Department : Observation T6 - CFHEntity : Champaign-Urbana Service AreaJob Category : NursingEmployment Type : Full - TimeJob ID : 43479Experience Required : NoneEducation Required : Technical / Vocational degreeShift : DayLocation : Urbana, ILUsual Schedule : 7a-730p (3-12hr Shifts)On Call Requirements : NoneWork Location : Carle Foundation HospitalNursing Specialty : OtherSecondary Job Category : NursingWeekend Requirements : 6 weekend shifts / scheduleHoliday Requirements : Every otherEmail a Friend Save Save Apply NowPosition Summary : * Sign on Bonus $2500 (2yr commitment) External applicants only
LPN will be paired with a RN or UNL to assist with the patient load. LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, wound care, hourly rounding, reinforcing patient education and completion of discharges.
LPNs will document assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the initial assessment and initiated the care plan.
Qualifications : EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Illinois upon hire and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS None SpecifiedEssential Functions : Administers medications, including IV piggybacks and fluids but excluding IV Push medicationsDocuments assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessmentCharts on care plans, which the RN has opened;
will have a RN open any new care plansCommunicates with providers to receive orders and coordinate care for patientCompletes dressing changes and wound careCompletes trach careInserts NG tubes and maintains feedings through NG tubeCares for and changes ostomiesReinforces education and discharge instructionsWe 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.
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Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.