LPN- Comprehensive Rehab at CARLE
Danville, IL 61834
About the Job
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
As a Rehabilitation Nurse at Carle Health, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain their independence and confidence
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert care that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.
Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the LPN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing
As a Rehabilitation Nurse at Carle Health, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain their independence and confidence
Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert care that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional well-being.
- 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.
