Inpatient LPN - Medical/Surgical
Company: CARLE
Location: Catlin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assumes responsibilities for
the direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision
of a registered nurse (RN) 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.
The LPN will be paired with an RN. 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. 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.
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Inpatient LPN - Medical/Surgical, Healthcare , Catlin, Illinois
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