LPN - Home Health (Champaign Region)

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$2,500 greater than 1yr of experience

(external candidates only)

Serving patients of all ages through skilled home care nursing visits in Champaign, Vermilion, Edgar, Iroquois, Ford, Coles, Douglas, Piatt, Moultrie, and Macon counties.

Home Care LPN work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary home care team (RN, LPN, HHA, PT, PTA, OT, OTA, MSW, SLP).

Enjoy working at the top of your practice:

Coordinating care plans, educating patients/family and performing skilled nursing assessments and care in areas such as:

• Complex wound care, wound vac, ostomy
• Blood Draws
• Catheters/Tubes/Drains/PleurX
• Tracheostomy management
• Monitor and educate on health conditions to promote independence and wellness

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment with 24/7 clinical backup
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy
• Competitive pay and mileage reimbursement
• The reward of building meaningful relationships every day

The LPN - Home Services assumes responsibility 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. Hours may vary depending upon census and program need.


Qualifications

Certifications:

BLS

IL LPN license

Drivers License

Proof of Auto Insurance

Education:

College Completion of LPN program

Work Experience:

2yr or more of nursing experience


Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, midlevel provider or physician. 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 or other provider for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Completes documentation per regulatory requirements and/or department policy.Demonstrates comprehension of and compliance with all regulatory regulations.Licensed to drive an automobile and maintains state required vehicle insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Maintains reliable, available transportation and can meet requirements for travel as required by daily schedule. Monitors vital signs and performs cardio-respiratory assessments. Performs complex dressing changes including wound vacs, packing and removal of sutures or staples as ordered. Performs venipunctures and collects other specimens as ordered. Changes foley catheters including supra-pubic catheters as ordered. Communicates with MDs per telephone or electronically regarding patient updates or changes in condition. Assesses and educates patients on enteral feedings and care of gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn 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.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $25.13per hour - $40.9per 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.