Licensed Practical Nurse II- Continuous Post

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The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by Illinois Nurses Association. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: labor relations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.

In accordance with established nursing policies and procedures, prepares and administers oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, performs wound care, including dressing changes, splint and cast removal, suture and staple removal, performs diagnostic and screening tests, etc.

Performs intravenous therapy, as directed by a registered nurse and/or physician.

Performs audits of narcotics by counting supply on hand, comparing amount against record of use, and reporting discrepancies; assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.

Assists with blood transfusions by calculating blood flow rate, adjusting drip regulator to initiate and maintain correct rate of absorption, observing and reporting patients response, initiating emergency measures for any adverse reaction, and reporting patients condition to physician or nurse.

Identifies cessation of heartbeat or respiration, notifies appropriate medical and nursing personnel, initiates resuscitation (such as external cardiac massage and restoration of breathing) and assists physician with preparation of medication or other treatment as indicated.

Checks all chest tube connections for leaks and tapes when necessary, checks water seal drainage bottle to ensure that tube is beneath water level, marks drainage, and records time; records amount, color, and type of drainage.

Assists in the operation of commonly used types of respirators; explains function and purpose of equipment to patient; initiates therapy and observes effect on patient.

Draws blood through venous puncture.

Transcribes physicians instructions from order sheet to multiple forms using prescribed format.

Acts as group leader for ancillary nursing personnel, preparing assignments, guiding personnel in giving nursing care, holding group conferences, preparing nursing care plans; and participates in the training and education of residents, medical students and new employees.

Assists physician with clinical procedures (such as sigmoidoscopies, colposcopies, minor surgeries, and casting), which may include scheduling procedures, test, surgeries, and hospital admissions and obtain appropriate insurance authorization.

Assists with scrub and circulating nurse duties in surgical or clinic procedures.

Assists physician with clinical procedures (such as sigmoidoscopies, colposcopies, minor surgeries, and casting), assists with examination and/or procedure.

Under indirect supervision by a professional nurse, assumes charge responsibility for a clinical unit.

Performs duties listed for the lower level of this series as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

1. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. 2. Six months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application: 1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.

2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB
22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). 5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
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