Carle Health
Location
Urbana, Illinois
The LPN will be responsible for passing all medications, hanging IV piggybacks and fluids (excluding IV Push meds), and charting assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the initial steps. Key tasks also include performing dressing changes, trach care, managing NG tubes and feedings, and caring for ostomies.
Applicants must possess a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days through the American Heart Association. A College Diploma for Licensed Practical Nurse is required, and the role is targeted towards external applicants with over one year of experience committing to a two-year tenure.
41 Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): NT4 is 41- bed unit specializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. We are DNV certified for our hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgical patients on this unit includes limb trauma patients, as well low acuity medical patients. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit. Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6 Department culture and resources: North Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. The average length of stay for most patients is a max of three days, so staff can experience the entire recovery process of the patient. We focus on being a team to provide the best and safest care to our community. Our patients appreciate the kind and positive reassurance they receive from our staff. Additionally resources for the unit include: a full-time educator, part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses. Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Wound Vacs, JP drains, Buck’s tractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc), chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Central line care and lab draws, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, Feeding pumps, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection 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.
Compensation and Benefits