LPN - Observation T6 (inpatient)

3 weeks ago


Oakland IL United States CARLE Full time
Position Highlights: - NT6 Observation
  • Number - - - - of beds on unit: 35
  • Patient - - - - population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): - The Observation Unit is a 35-bed - - - - unit that provides acute care for issues ranging from cardiac, to general - - - - surgery, to behavioral health. These patients receive holistic care that - - - - reflect the values and mission of Carle Foundation Hospital. Patients' - - - - goal length of stay is 24-48 hours.
  • Nurse - - - - to Patient ratio: - 1:5-6
  • Department - - - - culture and resources: - The - - - - Observation unit is a fast-pace, team-oriented unit. We work closely with - - - - our physician partners and ancillary team members to achieve the best - - - - outcomes for our patients. We have a robust Partnership Committee that - - - - meets monthly. We have a unit-based educator, 2 nurse supervisors, charge - - - - nurses and a discharge nurse.
  • Frequent - - - - nursing skills/equipment used: Foley/IV/NG - - - - insertions, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, Lift equipment, SCDs, - - - - Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection - LPN will be paired with a RN or UNL to assist with the patient load. LPN tasks may include oral meds, IV piggyback meds, trach care, dressing changes, wound care, hourly rounding, reinforcing patient education and completion of discharges. LPNs will document assessments and care plans after the RN has completed the initial assessment and initiated the care plan.
    • Administers medications, including IV piggybacks and fluids but excluding IV Push medications
    • Documents assessments on assigned patients, given that an RN has charted the initial assessment
    • Charts on care plans, which the RN has opened; will have a RN open any new care plans
    • Communicates with providers to receive orders and coordinate care for patient
    • Completes dressing changes and wound care
    • Completes trach care
    • Inserts NG tubes and maintains feedings through NG tube
    • Cares for and changes ostomies
    • Reinforces education and discharge instructions


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