LPN-Medical Oncology Specialty Unit
 Carle Health | |
 United States, Illinois, Normal | |
| 1304 Franklin Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Jan 13, 2025 | |
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Overview
Position Highlights:
Qualifications License/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) Other Knowledge/Skills: Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. 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 for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Passes all medications, hangs IV piggybacks and fluids, excluding IV Push meds. Charts assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment. Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened. As needed will have RN open new care plans. Communicates with physicians/APPs to receive orders and coordinate care for patient. Complete dressing changes as needed. Completes trach care as needed. Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube. Reinforce education and discharge instructions. Cares for medical and surgical patients according to established unit standards. Ability to read and respond to EKGs in the central telemetry room. About Us Find it here. 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 here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital 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. 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. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $23.05per hour - $38.49per 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. | |