LPN - Surgical T7 (Inpatient)

Position Highlights: NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit Number of beds on unit: 43 Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): NT7 is 43-bed unit specializing in the care of acute and chronic digestive surgical patients. We are a bariatric certified unit by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Surgical patients on this unit includes trunk trauma patients, as well high acuity surgical advance care patients. We care for patients with surgical intervention needs from Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery (OMFS) traveling through to Colon Rectal Surgeries. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit. Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6 for surgical/medical patients and 1:3 with surgical advanced care patients Department culture and resources: North Tower 7 is a high acuity critical thinking unit that extensively collaborates with the surgical residents and attendings. The length of stay can vary depending on diagnosis, interventions, and needs of each patient. We focus on being a team to provide the best and safest care to our community. Our connections and education mean the most to our team, and we strive to comfort patients through difficult transitioning periods. We are the highest daisy recognized unit with the organization. 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 TPN PPN epidurals chest tubes drips peg tube colostomy/ileostomy tracheostomy Jp drains penrose drains lift equipment Foley/IV/NG/Mediport insertions Central line care and lab draws Nursing prioritization IV pumps PCA pumps Feeding pumps Lift equipment SCDs Telemetry monitoring Patient connection QualificationsCertifications: 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) Work Experience: LPN >1yr Responsibilities: 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 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. About Us Find it here. 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. 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $25.73 per hour - $41.87 per 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr