When unit is full, LPN will work with RNs with highest acuity or will be paired with an RN who has a heavy patient load. When the UNL has patients, the LPN will be paired with the UNL to assist with the UNL patient load.
LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan.
- Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds.
- Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment.
- Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans.
- Communicates with physicians / APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient.
- Complete dressing changes as needed.
- Complete trach care as needed.
- Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube.
- Care for and change ostomy.
- Reinforce education and discharge instructions.
- Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds
- Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment.
- Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans
- Communicates with physicians / APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient.
- Complete dressing changes as needed
- Complete trach care as needed
- Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube
- Care for and change ostomy
- Reinforce education and discharge instructions
RN - Med/Surg PV7
Meets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patient. RN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time. Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effectiv...
LPN - Med/Surg - PV7
LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan. Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds. Passes all medica...
RN - Med/Surg - PV7
Meets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patient. RN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time. Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effectiv...
RN - Med/Surg PV7 (Weekend)
Meets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patient. RN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time. Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effectiv...
LPN - Cardiac Med/Surg (Inpatient)
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, prot...
LPN - Cardiac Med/Surg (Inpatient)
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, prot...
LPN - Med/Surg - PV7
LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, documentation on assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the first assessment and initiated the care plan. Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds. Passes all medica...
LPN - Cardiac Med/Surg (Inpatient)
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, prot...
RN - Med/Surg PV7 (Weekend)
Meets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patient. RN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time. Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effectiv...
Licensed Practical Nurse
POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or IDOC personnel as appropriate, the LPN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient c...