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LPN- Rehab
CARLE • Forsyth, IL 62535 • Posted 2 days ago
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Job Highlights
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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Carle Health is responsible for the direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) in patient care departments, focusing on rehabilitation. This role involves administering medication, hanging IV piggyback antibiotics and fluids, communicating with providers, charting assessments, and managing various aspects of patient care including dressings, tracheostomy care, and gastrointestinal tubes. The LPN plays a crucial part in helping patients regain their independence and confidence by working closely with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Administers medication, hangs IV piggyback antibiotics and fluids, excluding IV push and high-risk medication.
- Communicates with providers to receive orders and coordinate care for patients.
- Charts assessments on assigned patients.
- Completes dressing changes as ordered.
- Completes trach care as needed.
- Manages NG, g-tube, j-tube, including feedings and medication as prescribed.
- Cares for and changes ostomy.
- Reinforces education and discharge instructions.
- Charts on care plans.
- Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit instructions.
- Collaborate with providers, therapists, and RNs to develop individualized care plans.
- Manages vital signs and provides hands-on nursing care.
About CARLE
Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.
Full Job Description
- Administers medication, hangs IV piggyback antibiotics and fluids, excluding IV push and high-risk medication.
- Communicates with providers to receive orders and coordinate care for patients.
- Charts assessments on assigned patients.
- Completes dressing changes as ordered.
- Completes trach care as needed.
- Manages NG, g-tube, j-tube, including feedings and medication as prescribed.
- Cares for and changes ostomy.
- Reinforces education and discharge instructions.
- Charts on care plans.
- Reviews with patient/family medications, treatment and after visit instructions.
- Collaborate with providers, therapists, and RNs to develop individualized care plans.
- Manages vital signs and provides hands-on nursing care.
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