LPN - Med/Surg - PV7 + Department: Med/Surg PV7 - CFH + Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area + Job Category: Nursing + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 44262 + Experience Required: None + Education Required: Technical/Vocational degree + Shift: Night + Location: Urbana, IL + Usual Schedule: 7p-730a (3-12hr Shifts) + On Call Requirements: none + Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital + Nursing Specialty: Other + Secondary Job Category: Nursing + Weekend Requirements: Every other + Other Posting Information: Sign on Bonus $2500 2yr commitment External Applicants only + Holiday Requirements: on rotation Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: 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. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma Practical Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS) Essential Functions: + 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 + Complete trach care as needed + Insert and care for NG tube and feedings through NG tube + Care for and change ostomy + Reinforce education and discharge instructions 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. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.