LPN - Adult Medicine

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

• Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, midlevel provider or physician.
• Guide nursing care by 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.
• Obtain vital signs as directed; collect and process specimens accurately (lab specimens & point of care testing).
• Perform wound care, insert catheters, ear washes, assist care provider with procedures.
• Administer medication via oral/injection/inhalation.
• Perform bladder scans; complete forms (appeals, prior authorizations, MRI screens).
• Assist with in‑basket tasks—medication refills, telephone encounters, patient email encounters, relaying test result messages within LPN scope.
• Provide patient education within scope.
• Facilitate efficient flow of clinic tasks, assisting CMA, MA & RN staff as needed.
• Schedule appointments; order/maintain supplies.
• Participate in role‑appropriate committees/councils.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance—and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses.

Carle Bro Menn 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

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

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.

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