LPN - Convenient Care

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.

• Certifications:
  
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Education:
  
  College Diploma – Licensed Practical Nurse (Required);
  Certificate of Completion – Licensed Practical Nurse (Required).
• Work Experience:
  
  (details not provided).

• 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.
• Report patient response to care to registered nurse or other provider for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care.
• Ensure documentation of care is complete and accurate. Administer medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly and by inhalation.
• Assist providers with procedures such as vaginal exams, suture and staple placement, and incision and drainage.
• Member of the Code Team.
• Work in basket result notes.
• Preceptor for new staff.
• Cleaning and preparing instruments for sterilization.
• Rooming patients:
  Collect pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, vital signs and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
• Telephone interactions: complete necessary telephone communications with patients, families, pharmacies and/or other health care facilities, gathering information and maintaining patient information via telephone per department specific processes and policies.
• Use the approved Telephone Triage books under the oversight of a registered nurse or provider.
• Perform office procedures as directed and per department specific competencies. May perform procedures such as suture or staple removal, application or removal of one step splints at the direction of a provider, crutch training, catheterizations, IV hydration therapy after attending class and with competency, reading results of TB skin test.
• Provide patient with written instructions regarding procedures, medications, or follow up instructions at the direction of the provider.
• Provide assistance with prescription medication refills per department protocols. Call medications into pharmacies, notify patients of refills, and document actions within the EMR per provider orders.
• Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
• Obtain vitals and collect data for patients to be seen by provider.
• Perform waiting room and exam room rounding.
• Collect and process specimens correctly.

The compensation range for this position is $22.40 per hour – $37.41 per hour. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

We 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. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.