at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
LPN – Emergency
+ Department: Emergency – CPKH
+ Entity: Peoria Service Area
+ Job Category: Nursing
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 44376
+ Experience Required: None
+ Education Required: Not Indicated
+ Shift: Evening
+ Location: Pekin, IL
+ Usual Schedule: 3, 12 hr/week, 11a – 11:30p
+ On Call Requirements: n/a
+ Work Location: Pekin Hospital
+ Weekend Requirements: every other
+ Holiday Requirements: every other
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Reports to the Nurse Manager and according to department policies, nursing care standards and professional licensure; functions as a member of the patient care team to provide professional nursing care services to patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions that are admitted/transferred to the Unit. Qualifications: CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Illinois. upon hire and BLS within 30 days of hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS+ Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
+ Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.
+ requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity.Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions. Essential Functions:+ Performs direct patient care.* Conducts patient assessment obtaining appropriate history, physical and complaint data. Analyzes assessment data and observes patient’s condition. Evaluates patient for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiologic norms. Conveys pertinent information to RN or physician.* Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency when preparing injections, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments as instructed by the physician for assessments and treatments completed in the department.* Displays compassion and patience when administering patient assessments, procedures, treatments, patient instruction and education. * Utilizes skills and expertise to serve as a partner with nurse and physician to augment patient care, patient flow and physician productivity. * Responds appropriately when alarms sound; silences alarms only as necessary for patient care and returns to audible when done.
+ Performs indirect patient care.* Recognizes abnormal lab and other clinical values and calls to attention of physician as soon as possible.* Maintains adequate daily stock of sterile instruments, clinical supplies, forms, meds, and educational materials in exam rooms and nursing area.* Accurately and thoroughly completes lab requisitions and labeling of specimens. Properly packages specimens and assures transfer to lab in a timely fashion.* Maintains complete and accurate patient chart with up-to-date and correct medication list.
+ Demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all equipment necessary to perform job functions. Performs and documents special procedures per policy:* application of heat/cold* decubitus care* pelvic exam setup* I & D setup* surgical skin prep* apply ace/TEDS/binders* apply/remove leads* assist coughing & deep breathing* assist with physical exam* oral suctioning* nasopharyngeal suctioning* maintain and clean suction equipment* application of hypo/hyperthermia unit* care of oxygen equipment.* room set-up for trauma* suture set-up* moderate sedation set-up* patient prep for any procedure* Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.* Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.
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.
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