LPN - Adult Medicine (Urbana)

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibilities for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other provider in patient care departments. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Certificate of Completion: Licensed Practical Nurse; College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse, Work Experience:
Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, midlevel provider or physician. Nursing care is guided by the provider orders and the nursing plan of care within the LPN scope of practice. Reports patient response to care to registered nurse or other provider for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Obtains vital signs as directed Collects and processes specimens accurately - lab specimens & point of care testing Wound care, inserts catheters, ear washes, assists care provider with procedures Administer medication via oral/injection/inhalation Perform Bladder scans Complete forms (appeals, prior authorizations, MRI screens) Assists with in-basket tasks - medication refills, telephone encounters, patient email encounters, relaying test result messages - within LPN scope Patient education within scope Facilitates the efficient flow of clinic tasks, assisting CMA, MA & RN staff as needed Appointment scheduling Ordering/maintaining supplies Participating in role-appropriate committees/councils
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.74per hour - $36.31per 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 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.